Nelson's Fish Camp
EPA ID: FL3420870 · 210 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Nelson's Fish Camp stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 210 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nelson's Fish Camp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nelson's Fish Camp serves a community with a median household income of $69,633 and an estimated 9,859 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nelson's Fish Camp'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.
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
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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
Nelson's Fish Camp (EPA ID: FL3420870) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 210 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 32784 in Umatilla.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 32784 — Umatilla
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nelson's Fish Camp (FL3420870) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson's Fish Camp water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Nelson's Fish Camp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Nelson's Fish Camp serve?
Nelson's Fish Camp serves approximately 210 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Nelson's Fish Camp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.