Water System Report FL

Southlake Utilities

EPA ID: FL3354916 ยท 9,950 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southlake Utilities (FL3354916): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Southlake Utilities has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 9,950 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,950
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southlake Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,470
Median Household Income
26,826
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
8%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southlake Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $74,470 and an estimated 26,826 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

Southlake Utilities'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

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% 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. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Southlake Utilities (EPA ID: FL3354916) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 9,950 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 34714 in Clermont.

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
0.0012 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 Southlake Utilities (FL3354916) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southlake Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Southlake Utilities 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 Southlake Utilities serve?

Southlake Utilities serves approximately 9,950 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Southlake Utilities 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
58
Detections
4
Latest sample
11/1/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 5.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 5.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 5.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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

Should I use a water filter?
Southlake Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southlake Utilities serve?
Southlake Utilities serves approximately 9,950 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Southlake Utilities's water source?
Southlake Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Southlake Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Southlake Utilities's service area?
The Southlake Utilities service area has a median household income of $74,470. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Southlake Utilities get its water?
Southlake Utilities'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.). Southlake Utilities Water Quality Report, FL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3354916/
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