Water System Report FL

Mount Dora, City of (2wps)

EPA ID: FL3350858 ยท 39,710 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Dora, City of (2wps) (FL3350858): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Mount Dora, City of (2wps)'s five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 39,710 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
39,710
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Dora, City of (2wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,899
Median Household Income
111,317
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Dora, City of (2wps) serves a community with a median household income of $64,899 and an estimated 111,317 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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

Mount Dora, City of (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
3th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Eustis, City of (4 Wtps)
39,721 people
B 1 violation
City of Hallandale Beach
40,000 people
C 42 violations
A 27 violations
B 3 violations
C 15 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,471
PFAS Treatment $257
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $1,771

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,771 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Mount Dora, City of (2wps) (EPA ID: FL3350858) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 39,710 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Dora, City of (2wps) (FL3350858) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Dora, City of (2wps) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mount Dora, City of (2wps) in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Mount Dora, City of (2wps) serve?

Mount Dora, City of (2wps) serves approximately 39,710 people across 7 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Mount Dora, City of (2wps) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
91
Detections
5
Latest sample
9/25/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 5.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 5.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 5.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBS 4.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mount Dora, City of (2wps) safe to drink?
Mount Dora, City of (2wps) has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Mount Dora, City of (2wps) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mount Dora, City of (2wps) serve?
Mount Dora, City of (2wps) serves approximately 39,710 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Dora, City of (2wps)'s water source?
Mount Dora, City of (2wps) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Dora, City of (2wps)'s service area?
The Mount Dora, City of (2wps) service area has a median household income of $64,899. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mount Dora, City of (2wps) get its water?
Mount Dora, City of (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.). Mount Dora, City of (2wps), FL: Serves 40K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3350858/
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1

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