Lighthouse Cove
EPA ID: FL3054058 · 207 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Lighthouse Cove kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 207 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lighthouse Cove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lighthouse Cove serves a community with a median household income of $88,859 and an estimated 11,168 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lighthouse Cove'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.
About 1% of homes in Brevard 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Lighthouse Cove (EPA ID: FL3054058) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 207 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 32951 in Melbourne Beach.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 32951 — Melbourne Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lighthouse Cove (FL3054058) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lighthouse Cove water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lighthouse Cove has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lighthouse Cove serve?
Lighthouse Cove serves approximately 207 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Lighthouse Cove get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.