Toho Water Authority-poinciana System
EPA ID: FL3494429 · 69,447 people served · 16 ZIP codes
The EPA enforcement database lists 10 active violations for Toho Water Authority-poinciana System — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 69,447 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
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 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Toho Water Authority-poinciana System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Toho Water Authority-poinciana System serves a community with a median household income of $64,498 and an estimated 470,467 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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?
Toho Water Authority-poinciana System'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 Polk 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
Detected Contaminants
How Toho Water Authority-poinciana System 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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
Toho Water Authority-poinciana System (EPA ID: FL3494429) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 69,447 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34739 | 0.0012 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: 10 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 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.
- 33898 — Lake Wales
- 34739 — Kenansville
- 34741 — Kissimmee
- 34742 — Kissimmee
- 34743 — Kissimmee
- 34744 — Kissimmee
- 34745 — Kissimmee
- 34746 — Kissimmee
- 34747 — Kissimmee
- 34758 — Kissimmee
- 34759 — Kissimmee
- 34769 — Saint Cloud
- 34771 — Saint Cloud
- 34772 — Saint Cloud
- 34773 — Saint Cloud
- 34972 — Okeechobee
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Toho Water Authority-poinciana System (FL3494429) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toho Water Authority-poinciana System water safe to drink?
Toho Water Authority-poinciana System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Toho Water Authority-poinciana System serve?
Toho Water Authority-poinciana System serves approximately 69,447 people across 16 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Toho Water Authority-poinciana System 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.
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 →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Toho Water Authority-poinciana System.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
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 2024
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.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- FILE NOTE: CCR text covers two Toho Water Authority systems — Hidden Glen (PWS ID# 349-4416) and Western (PWS ID# 349-1011). Filename FL3494429 corresponds to Western PWS; data parsed accordingly for Western. Hidden Glen data not included here.
- PFAS detected via UCMR5: PFBS 0.0029 ppb, PFOS 0.0042 ppb, 6:2 FTS 0.0028 ppb, PFITxS 0.0012 ppb, PFPeA 0.0010 ppb, PFHxS 0.0015 ppb. No health standards established for unregulated contaminants.
- Fluoride addition being discontinued July 1, 2025 per Florida Farm Bill provisions.
- Western system uses High Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) for corrosion control.
- No lead service lines identified in inventory.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
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