Water System Report FL

Sjcu-sawgrass Grid

EPA ID: FL2551004 · 13,023 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Sjcu-sawgrass Grid delivers safe water to 13,023 residents.

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

13,023
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$661K
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

$125,562
Median Household Income
56,329
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
18%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves a community with a median household income of $125,562 and an estimated 56,329 residents across its service area.

💧 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.

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

About 1% of homes in St. Johns 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

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% 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. 7 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $2,000 (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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 32081 — Ponte Vedra
  • 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?

Based on EPA records, Sjcu-sawgrass Grid has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serve?

Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves approximately 13,023 people across 2 ZIP codes 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
PFPeA 8.3 ppt
PFHxA 6.7 ppt
PFHpA 6.4 ppt

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
0
Unknown Material
5,198
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,023
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?
Sjcu-sawgrass Grid meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serve?
Sjcu-sawgrass Grid serves approximately 13,023 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Sjcu-sawgrass Grid's service area?
The Sjcu-sawgrass Grid service area has a median household income of $125,562. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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