Current Noncompliance FL

Sjcu-sawgrass Grid

EPA ID: FL2551004 ยท 13,023 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sjcu-sawgrass Grid (FL2551004): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Sjcu-sawgrass Grid includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 13,023 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,023
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$733K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sjcu-sawgrass Grid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$122,807
Median Household Income
28,964
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves a community with a median household income of $122,807 and an estimated 28,964 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sjcu-sawgrass 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sjcu-sawgrass Grid compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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12,998 people
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13,108 people
3 violations
0 violations
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C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Sjcu-sawgrass Grid (EPA ID: FL2551004) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 13,023 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32082 in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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.

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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.

  • 32082 - Ponte Vedra Beach

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sjcu-sawgrass Grid (FL2551004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sjcu-sawgrass Grid water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serve?

Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves approximately 13,023 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Sjcu-sawgrass Grid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
4
Latest sample
7/11/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 8.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 8.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 8.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHpA 6.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sjcu-sawgrass Grid's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants 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 Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serve?
Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves approximately 13,023 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sjcu-sawgrass Grid's water source?
Sjcu-sawgrass Grid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sjcu-sawgrass Grid's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sjcu-sawgrass Grid's service area?
The Sjcu-sawgrass Grid service area has a median household income of $122,807. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sjcu-sawgrass Grid get its water?
Sjcu-sawgrass 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sjcu-sawgrass Grid (FL): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2551004/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sjcu-sawgrass Grid (FL): 8 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2551004/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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