Current Noncompliance FL

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp

EPA ID: FL2554471 ยท 48,040 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (FL2554471): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp, whose service population is approximately 48,040 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

48,040
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-01)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$465K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$122,655
Median Household Income
48,288
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
10%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp have a median household income of $122,655 and about 48,288 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

22 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

B 3 violations
City of Oviedo
47,933 people
A 3 violations
A 2 violations
C 1 violation
A 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (EPA ID: FL2554471) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 48,040 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32092 in Saint Augustine.

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: 0 resolved, 1 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
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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.

  • 32092 - Saint Augustine

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (FL2554471) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp 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-northwest Utilities Wtp serve?

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp serves approximately 48,040 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
58

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp serve? ▼
Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp serves approximately 48,040 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's water source? ▼
Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-01). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp have a median household income of $122,655 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp get its water? ▼
Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (FL): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2554471/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (FL): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2554471/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (EPA ID: FL2554471) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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