Water System Report FL

Druid Hills (consec.)

EPA ID: FL3590111 · 821 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Druid Hills (consec.) carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 821 residents.

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

821
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Druid Hills (consec.) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,143
Median Household Income
47,719
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Druid Hills (consec.) serves a community with a median household income of $78,143 and an estimated 47,719 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Druid Hills (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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
73th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Seminole 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 73th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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 $2,350 (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

Druid Hills (consec.) (EPA ID: FL3590111) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 821 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Druid Hills (consec.) (FL3590111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Druid Hills (consec.) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Druid Hills (consec.) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Druid Hills (consec.) serve?

Druid Hills (consec.) serves approximately 821 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Druid Hills (consec.) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
249
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 821
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

Should I use a water filter?
Druid Hills (consec.) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Druid Hills (consec.) serve?
Druid Hills (consec.) serves approximately 821 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Druid Hills (consec.)'s water source?
Druid Hills (consec.) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Druid Hills (consec.)'s service area?
The Druid Hills (consec.) service area has a median household income of $78,143. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Druid Hills (consec.) get its water?
Druid Hills (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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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