Historical Compliance Records FL

Fernandina Beach Wtp

EPA ID: FL2450364 ยท 21,925 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fernandina Beach Wtp (FL2450364): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Fernandina Beach Wtp includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 21,925 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

21,925
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$484K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fernandina Beach Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,756
Median Household Income
39,280
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fernandina Beach Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $97,756 and an estimated 39,280 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fernandina Beach 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fernandina Beach Wtp compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

N.a.s. Jacksonville
22,000 people
2 violations
A 3 violations
Hialeah Gardens
22,200 people
4 violations
City of Niceville
22,243 people
A 2 violations
City of Bartow
21,501 people
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Fernandina Beach Wtp (EPA ID: FL2450364) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 21,925 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32034 in Fernandina Beach.

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
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

  • 32034 - Fernandina Beach

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fernandina Beach Wtp (FL2450364) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fernandina Beach Wtp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach Wtp serve?

Fernandina Beach Wtp serves approximately 21,925 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Fernandina Beach 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
174

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fernandina Beach Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Fernandina Beach Wtp serve?
Fernandina Beach Wtp serves approximately 21,925 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fernandina Beach Wtp's water source?
Fernandina Beach Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fernandina Beach Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fernandina Beach Wtp's service area?
The Fernandina Beach Wtp service area has a median household income of $97,756. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fernandina Beach Wtp get its water?
Fernandina Beach 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fernandina Beach Wtp (FL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2450364/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Fernandina Beach Wtp (EPA ID: FL2450364) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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