Water System Report FL

Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond)

EPA ID: FL2450431 · 60 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) — the supplier serving 60 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

60
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$354K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 18 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,899
Median Household Income
146,233
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
49th
Poverty Percentile
32th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) serves a community with a median household income of $74,899 and an estimated 146,233 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond)'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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 47 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,080
Water Filtration $540
PFAS Treatment $350
Total Estimated Cost $1,970

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,970 (one-time) vs. $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

Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) (EPA ID: FL2450431) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

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 Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) (FL2450431) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) serve?

Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) serves approximately 60 people across 10 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
14
Unknown Material
16
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 60
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) serve?
Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond)'s water source?
Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond)'s service area?
The Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) service area has a median household income of $74,899. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) get its water?
Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond)'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.
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