Current Noncompliance FL

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp (FL2554471): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 48,040 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

48,040
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$465K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$122,655
Median Household Income
48,288
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
10%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $122,655 and an estimated 48,288 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp'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

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 2 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†’

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

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $2,300 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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-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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record 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: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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-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.
What is the demographic profile of Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp's service area?
The Sjcu-northwest Utilities Wtp service area has a median household income of $122,655. 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 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-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.},
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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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