Water System Report FL

Lake Como Water Association

EPA ID: FL2540631 · 450 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Lake Como Water Association — the supplier serving 450 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

450
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Como Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,602
Median Household Income
3,227
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Como Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $38,602 and an estimated 3,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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

Lake Como Water Association'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Putnam 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Lake Como Water Association (EPA ID: FL2540631) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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 Lake Como Water Association (FL2540631) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Como Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Como Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Como Water Association serve?

Lake Como Water Association serves approximately 450 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Lake Como Water Association 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
0
Unknown Material
189
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: 450
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

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?
Lake Como Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Como Water Association serve?
Lake Como Water Association serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Como Water Association's water source?
Lake Como Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Como Water Association's service area?
The Lake Como Water Association service area has a median household income of $38,602. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Como Water Association get its water?
Lake Como Water Association'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.
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