Howey in the Hills (2 Wps)
EPA ID: FL3350573 · 2,027 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) (FL3350573): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Howey in the Hills (2 Wps)'s EPA record lists 6 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,027 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) have a median household income of $67,237 and about 4,182 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Howey in the Hills (2 Wps)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) (EPA ID: FL3350573) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,027 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 34737 in Howey In The Hills.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | Yes |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-01 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 34737 - Howey In The Hills
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) (FL3350573) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps); its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) serve?
Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) serves approximately 2,027 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) (FL): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3350573/
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