Historical Compliance Records FL

Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp

EPA ID: FL2184251 ยท 3,522 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp (FL2184251): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp encountered 1 violation, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 3,522 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,522
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0046 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,817
Median Household Income
116,927
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $67,817 and an estimated 116,927 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 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. 2 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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3,507 people
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3,505 people
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City of Blountstown
3,500 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,567

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,567 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp (EPA ID: FL2184251) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,522 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2022 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0046 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp (FL2184251) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp serve?

Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp serves approximately 3,522 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
33

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp serve?
Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp serves approximately 3,522 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp's water source?
Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0046 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp's service area?
The Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp service area has a median household income of $67,817. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp get its water?
Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp (FL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2184251/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Fgua - Plantation Bay Wtp (EPA ID: FL2184251) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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