City of Cocoa
EPA ID: FL3050223 · 294,039 people served · 17 ZIP codes
On record: City of Cocoa, 1 violation, all resolved, 294,039 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Cocoa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Cocoa serves a community with a median household income of $81,969 and an estimated 319,154 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Cocoa's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Volusia 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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Cocoa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Cocoa, (EPA ID: FL3050223) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 294,039 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 17 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32922 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32923 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32924 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32926 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32927 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 14 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 32754 — Mims
- 32780 — Titusville
- 32920 — Cape Canaveral
- 32922 — Cocoa
- 32923 — Cocoa
- 32924 — Cocoa
- 32925 — Patrick Afb
- 32926 — Cocoa
- 32927 — Cocoa
- 32931 — Cocoa Beach
- 32935 — Melbourne
- 32940 — Melbourne
- 32952 — Merritt Island
- 32953 — Merritt Island
- 32955 — Rockledge
- 32956 — Rockledge
- 32959 — Sharpes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cocoa (FL3050223) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Cocoa water safe to drink?
City of Cocoa has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does City of Cocoa serve?
City of Cocoa serves approximately 294,039 people across 17 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does City of Cocoa get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024
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.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #46 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Florida)
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