Current Noncompliance FL

Apple Valley (consec)

EPA ID: FL3590039 ยท 3,269 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Apple Valley (consec) (FL3590039): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Apple Valley (consec) yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 3,269 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,269
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Apple Valley (consec) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,671
Median Household Income
62,347
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Apple Valley (consec) serves a community with a median household income of $64,671 and an estimated 62,347 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Apple Valley (consec)'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Apple Valley (consec) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 2 detections recorded.

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†’

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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 $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Apple Valley (consec) (EPA ID: FL3590039) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,269 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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.

  • 32701 - Altamonte Springs
  • 32714 - Altamonte Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Apple Valley (consec) (FL3590039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple Valley (consec) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Apple Valley (consec) serve?

Apple Valley (consec) serves approximately 3,269 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Apple Valley (consec) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Apple Valley (consec)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Apple Valley (consec) serve?
Apple Valley (consec) serves approximately 3,269 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Apple Valley (consec)'s water source?
Apple Valley (consec) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Apple Valley (consec)'s service area?
The Apple Valley (consec) service area has a median household income of $64,671. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Apple Valley (consec) get its water?
Apple Valley (consec)'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Apple Valley (consec) (FL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3590039/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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