Water System Report FL

Ashley Farms

EPA ID: FL3425127 ยท 4,784 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ashley Farms (FL3425127): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Ashley Farms earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 4,784 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,784
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ashley Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,449
Median Household Income
21,824
Service Area Population
62%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ashley Farms serves a community with a median household income of $71,449 and an estimated 21,824 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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

Ashley Farms'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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. 9 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Flagler Beach Wtp
4,830 people
A 2 violations
1 violation
B 4 violations
3 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 $2,800 (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

Ashley Farms (EPA ID: FL3425127) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 4,784 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 34482 in Ocala.

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
0.0018 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Ashley Farms (FL3425127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley Farms water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ashley Farms 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 Ashley Farms serve?

Ashley Farms serves approximately 4,784 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Ashley Farms get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ashley Farms meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ashley Farms serve?
Ashley Farms serves approximately 4,784 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ashley Farms's water source?
Ashley Farms draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ashley Farms's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ashley Farms's service area?
The Ashley Farms service area has a median household income of $71,449. EPA EJScreen data classifies 62% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ashley Farms get its water?
Ashley Farms'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.

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