Jefferson Correctional Institution
EPA ID: FL2331185 · 1,300 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Jefferson Correctional Institution sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Correctional Institution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jefferson Correctional Institution serves a community with a median household income of $52,222 and an estimated 12,879 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Jefferson Correctional Institution'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.
About 0% of homes in Jefferson County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Jefferson Correctional Institution (EPA ID: FL2331185) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jefferson Correctional Institution (FL2331185) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson Correctional Institution water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Jefferson Correctional Institution has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Jefferson Correctional Institution serve?
Jefferson Correctional Institution serves approximately 1,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Jefferson Correctional Institution get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024
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