Current Noncompliance FL

Barefoot Bay

EPA ID: FL3050057 ยท 10,290 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Barefoot Bay (FL3050057): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Barefoot Bay shows 1 violation still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 10,290 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 98
Avg Safety Score
10,290
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$328K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Barefoot Bay Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$86,849
Median Household Income
12,058
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Barefoot Bay serves a community with a median household income of $86,849 and an estimated 12,058 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Barefoot Bay'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Barefoot Bay compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Quincy, City of W/s
10,298 people
2 violations
0 violations
Southlake Utilities
9,950 people
0 violations
6 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Barefoot Bay (EPA ID: FL3050057) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 10,290 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (98/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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, 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
July 1, 2025 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

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0032 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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: 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Barefoot Bay (FL3050057) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barefoot Bay 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 Barefoot Bay serve?

Barefoot Bay serves approximately 10,290 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Barefoot Bay 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
29

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

Is water from Barefoot Bay safe to drink?
Barefoot Bay earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Barefoot Bay's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Barefoot Bay serve?
Barefoot Bay serves approximately 10,290 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Barefoot Bay's water source?
Barefoot Bay draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Barefoot Bay's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Barefoot Bay's service area?
The Barefoot Bay service area has a median household income of $86,849. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Barefoot Bay get its water?
Barefoot Bay'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Barefoot Bay (FL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3050057/
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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

Barefoot Bay (EPA ID: FL3050057) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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