Monitoring Violations FL

Jea Major Grid

EPA ID: FL2161328 · 826,664 people served · 65 ZIP codes

7 open EPA findings remain on record at Jea Major Grid — the utility supplies approximately 826,664 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 78
Avg Safety Score
826,664
People Served
65
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$279K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jea Major Grid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$76,139
Median Household Income
1,405,324
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jea Major Grid serves a community with a median household income of $76,139 and an estimated 1,405,324 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jea Major Grid's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
39th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
62th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Nassau County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jea Major Grid compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 73 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

C 27 violations
B 21 violations
B 44 violations
Pinellas County Utilities
506,353 people
C 32 violations
Hcwrd/south-central
473,500 people
C 25 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,621
PFAS Treatment $337
Total Estimated Cost $1,958

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,958 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

JEA MAJOR GRID (EPA ID: FL2161328) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 826,664 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 65 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

9 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
32099 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32201 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32202 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32203 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32204 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32205 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32206 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32207 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32208 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32209 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32210 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32211 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32212 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32214 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32215 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32216 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32217 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32218 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32219 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
32220 0.0015 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 40 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 25 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 65 ZIP codes:

32009 · 32065 · 32068 · 32073 · 32080 32081 · 32082 · 32084 · 32085 · 32086 32092 · 32095 · 32099 · 32201 · 32202 32203 · 32204 · 32205 · 32206 · 32207 32208 · 32209 · 32210 · 32211 · 32212 32214 · 32215 · 32216 · 32217 · 32218 32219 · 32220 · 32221 · 32222 · 32223 32224 · 32225 · 32226 · 32227 · 32228 32229 · 32230 · 32231 · 32232 · 32234 32235 · 32236 · 32237 · 32238 · 32239 32241 · 32244 · 32245 · 32246 · 32247 32250 · 32254 · 32255 · 32256 · 32257 32258 · 32259 · 32260 · 32267 · 32277

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jea Major Grid (FL2161328) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jea Major Grid water safe to drink?

Jea Major Grid has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Jea Major Grid serve?

Jea Major Grid serves approximately 826,664 people across 65 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Jea Major Grid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
1798
Detections
8
Latest sample
3/27/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 6.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 6.8 ppt
PFPeS 5.2 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
8,377
Galvanized — Replacement Required
39,248
Unknown Material
402,018
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 8377 galvanized lines replaced

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 826,664
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Jea Major Grid safe to drink?
Jea Major Grid earns a B safety grade with 9 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Jea Major Grid's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jea Major Grid serve?
Jea Major Grid serves approximately 826,664 people with drinking water across 65 ZIP codes.
What is Jea Major Grid's water source?
Jea Major Grid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jea Major Grid's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jea Major Grid's service area?
The Jea Major Grid service area has a median household income of $76,139. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jea Major Grid get its water?
Jea Major Grid's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Jea Major Grid (EPA ID: FL2161328) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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