Lake Utility Services Inc. South
EPA ID: FL3354881 · 13,198 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Utility Services Inc. South (FL3354881): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Lake Utility Services Inc. South; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 13,198 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Utility Services Inc. South Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Lake Utility Services Inc. South have a median household income of $74,470 and about 26,826 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?
Lake Utility Services Inc. South'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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Lake Utility Services Inc. South (EPA ID: FL3354881) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 13,198 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 34714 in Clermont.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 mg/L | No | 2023-12-01 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 34714 - Clermont
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lake Utility Services Inc. South (FL3354881) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Utility Services Inc. South water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake Utility Services Inc. South 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 Lake Utility Services Inc. South serve?
Lake Utility Services Inc. South serves approximately 13,198 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Lake Utility Services Inc. South get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Utility Services Inc. South, FL: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3354881/
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