Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps)
EPA ID: FL3314052 · 126,893 people served · 15 ZIP codes
The EPA enforcement database lists 39 active violations for Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 126,893 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) serves a community with a median household income of $65,137 and an estimated 163,856 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps)'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 Indian River County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Coliform at 33 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 24 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 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. 6 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
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) (EPA ID: FL3314052) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 126,893 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 33 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 24 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32960 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32961 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32962 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32963 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32964 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32965 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32966 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32967 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32968 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32969 | 0.0015 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: 9 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 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.
- 32948 — Fellsmere
- 32958 — Sebastian
- 32960 — Vero Beach
- 32961 — Vero Beach
- 32962 — Vero Beach
- 32963 — Vero Beach
- 32964 — Vero Beach
- 32965 — Vero Beach
- 32966 — Vero Beach
- 32967 — Vero Beach
- 32968 — Vero Beach
- 32969 — Vero Beach
- 32970 — Wabasso
- 32971 — Winter Beach
- 32978 — Sebastian
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) (FL3314052) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) water safe to drink?
Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) serve?
Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) serves approximately 126,893 people across 15 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Indian River County Utilities (2 Wtps) 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.
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:
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.
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.
- #35 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Florida)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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