Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps)
EPA ID: FL3481546 · 206,742 people served · 71 ZIP codes
Right now, Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) shows 29 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 206,742 residents while each finding awaits closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2021) to 6 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) serves a community with a median household income of $83,141 and an estimated 1,485,367 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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?
Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 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.
About 1% of homes in Orange County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) compares to EPA limits
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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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.
Total Coliform at 10 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. 33 detections recorded. 18 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 18 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) (EPA ID: FL3481546) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 206,742 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 71 ZIP codes across 12 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
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 | 21 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32816 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32817 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32820 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32821 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32825 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32826 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32828 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32829 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32830 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32831 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32833 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 34734 | 0.001 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: 37 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 34 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.
This system serves 71 ZIP codes:
32703 · 32709 · 32712 · 32751 · 32776 32792 · 32801 · 32802 · 32803 · 32804 32805 · 32806 · 32807 · 32808 · 32809 32810 · 32811 · 32812 · 32814 · 32815 32816 · 32817 · 32818 · 32819 · 32820 32821 · 32822 · 32824 · 32825 · 32826 32827 · 32828 · 32829 · 32830 · 32831 32832 · 32833 · 32834 · 32835 · 32836 32837 · 32839 · 32853 · 32854 · 32855 32856 · 32857 · 32858 · 32859 · 32860 32861 · 32862 · 32867 · 32868 · 32869 32872 · 32877 · 32878 · 32885 · 32886 32887 · 32891 · 32896 · 32897 · 32899 34734 · 34747 · 34760 · 34761 · 34786 34787
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) (FL3481546) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) water safe to drink?
Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) has recorded 4 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 Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) serve?
Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) serves approximately 206,742 people across 71 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) 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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025
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.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #32 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Florida)
Frequently Asked Questions
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