Water System Report FL

Interlachen Ws

EPA ID: FL2541180 · 791 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Interlachen Ws has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 791.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
791
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Interlachen Ws Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$40,575
Median Household Income
13,299
Service Area Population
86%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Interlachen Ws serves a community with a median household income of $40,575 and an estimated 13,299 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 86% 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

Interlachen Ws'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
38th
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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,850
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

INTERLACHEN WS (EPA ID: FL2541180) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 791 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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 Interlachen Ws (FL2541180) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interlachen Ws water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Interlachen Ws has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Interlachen Ws serve?

Interlachen Ws serves approximately 791 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Interlachen Ws 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
255
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: 791
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

Is water from Interlachen Ws safe to drink?
Interlachen Ws earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Interlachen Ws meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Interlachen Ws serve?
Interlachen Ws serves approximately 791 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Interlachen Ws's water source?
Interlachen Ws draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Interlachen Ws's service area?
The Interlachen Ws service area has a median household income of $40,575. EPA EJScreen data classifies 86% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Interlachen Ws get its water?
Interlachen Ws'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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