Water System Report FL

Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp)

EPA ID: FL3484132 · 293,374 people served · 60 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) has supplied tap water to 293,374 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
293,374
People Served
60
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$338K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 3 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$80,060
Median Household Income
1,074,619
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
51th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) serves a community with a median household income of $80,060 and an estimated 1,074,619 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?

Groundwater

Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp)'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 7 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

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294,039 people
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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 $970
Water Filtration $580
PFAS Treatment $70
Total Estimated Cost $1,620

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 $1,620 (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

Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) (EPA ID: FL3484132) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 293,374 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 60 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 59 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 60 ZIP codes:

32709 · 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) (FL3484132) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) serve?

Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) serves approximately 293,374 people across 60 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
76,846
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 293,374
Reported to Florida

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) safe to drink?
Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) serve?
Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) serves approximately 293,374 people with drinking water across 60 ZIP codes.
What is Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp)'s water source?
Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp)'s service area?
The Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) service area has a median household income of $80,060. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp) get its water?
Ocud/eastern Water System (2 Wp)'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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