Howey in the Hills (2 Wps)
EPA ID: FL3350573 · 2,027 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) (FL3350573): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. EPA records: Howey in the Hills (2 Wps), 6 past violations, all resolved, 2,027 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) serves a community with a median household income of $67,237 and an estimated 4,182 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?
Howey in the Hills (2 Wps)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Howey in the Hills (2 Wps) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
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
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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 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
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 | 4 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: 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 | 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)
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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 the full compliance record 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.
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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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