Water System Report FL

Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid

EPA ID: FL2454338 · 24,318 people served · 54 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid posted zero EPA violations serving 24,318 residents.

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

24,318
People Served
54
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,742
Median Household Income
1,025,508
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid serves a community with a median household income of $69,742 and an estimated 1,025,508 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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: Lofton Oaks 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
39th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
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 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 58 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,617
PFAS Treatment $354
Water Filtration $7
Total Estimated Cost $1,978

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 $1,978 (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

Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid (EPA ID: FL2454338) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 24,318 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 54 ZIP codes across 4 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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 51 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 54 ZIP codes:

32011 · 32034 · 32097 · 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 · 32254 · 32255 · 32256 · 32257 32258 · 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: Lofton Oaks Grid (FL2454338) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid serve?

Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid serves approximately 24,318 people across 54 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid 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
232

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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
304
Unknown Material
16,695
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: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 24,318
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?
Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid serve?
Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid serves approximately 24,318 people with drinking water across 54 ZIP codes.
What is Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid's water source?
Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid's service area?
The Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid service area has a median household income of $69,742. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid get its water?
Jea: Lofton Oaks 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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