Health Violations Found FL 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Clermont East Water System (2 Wps)

EPA ID: FL3354779 · 39,279 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) carries 12 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 39,279 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
39,279
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$370K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 36 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$88,474
Median Household Income
241,134
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
12%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) serves a community with a median household income of $88,474 and an estimated 241,134 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?

Groundwater

Clermont East Water System (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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
3th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lake County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

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 4 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) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 5 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

0 violations
A 15 violations
Eustis, City of (4 Wtps)
39,721 people
A 3 violations
B 59 violations
East Side Consolidated
40,251 people
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,029
Water Filtration $429
PFAS Treatment $257
Total Estimated Cost $1,714

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $18,495

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$16,915
10 years
$33,830
20 years
$67,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,714 (one-time) vs. $33,830 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

Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) (EPA ID: FL3354779) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 39,279 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 12 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 9 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 8 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
34711 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
34712 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
34713 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
34714 0.0015 mg/L No N/A
34715 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: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) (FL3354779) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) water safe to drink?

Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) has recorded 6 health-based violations 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 Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) serve?

Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) serves approximately 39,279 people across 8 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
352-241-0178
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Address
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL

Contact information from City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report:
Low to moderate concern levels of potential contamination from petroleum storage tanks and delineated areas from 12 sources.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Petroleum storage tanksDelineated contamination areasMicrobial contaminantsInorganic contaminantsPesticides and herbicidesOrganic chemical contaminantsRadioactive contaminants

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
116
Detections
4
Latest sample
8/7/2024
Highest analyte
PFBS: 6.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 6.5 ppt
PFPeA 4.4 ppt

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 →

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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
Not disclosed No federal limit set
PFPeA
Not yet EPA-regulated
Not disclosed No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by City of Clermont PWS East.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead service line replacement plan from City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report:
Lead service line inventory prepared in 2024. Available at https://www.clermontfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2083

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City of Clermont PWS East

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
16,987
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 39,279
Reported to Florida

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.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from City of Clermont PWS East Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Combined report covers both PWS East (#3354779) and PWS West (#3350215). US Highway 27 is the dividing line. Report covers 8 wells with Floridan Aquifer groundwater.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) safe to drink?
Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) earns a B safety grade with 29 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Clermont East Water System (2 Wps)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 5 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 Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) serve?
Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) serves approximately 39,279 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Clermont East Water System (2 Wps)'s water source?
Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Clermont East Water System (2 Wps)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Clermont East Water System (2 Wps)'s service area?
The Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) service area has a median household income of $88,474. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) get its water?
Clermont East Water System (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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

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