Current Noncompliance FL

Montverde Water Department (2wps)

EPA ID: FL3350847 ยท 1,198 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montverde Water Department (2wps) (FL3350847): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Right now, Montverde Water Department (2wps) shows 1 EPA violation marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 1,198 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,198
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$472K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montverde Water Department (2wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,070
Median Household Income
29,687
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montverde Water Department (2wps) serves a community with a median household income of $111,070 and an estimated 29,687 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Montverde Water Department (2wps)'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Montverde Water Department (2wps) compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Montverde Water Department (2wps) (EPA ID: FL3350847) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,198 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montverde Water Department (2wps) (FL3350847) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montverde Water Department (2wps) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Montverde Water Department (2wps) serve?

Montverde Water Department (2wps) serves approximately 1,198 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Montverde Water Department (2wps) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Montverde Water Department (2wps)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Montverde Water Department (2wps) serve?
Montverde Water Department (2wps) serves approximately 1,198 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Montverde Water Department (2wps)'s water source?
Montverde Water Department (2wps) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montverde Water Department (2wps)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montverde Water Department (2wps)'s service area?
The Montverde Water Department (2wps) service area has a median household income of $111,070. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Montverde Water Department (2wps) get its water?
Montverde Water Department (2wps)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Montverde Water Department (2wps) (FL): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3350847/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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