Current Noncompliance FL

Sanford, City of (2 Wps)

EPA ID: FL3590205 ยท 79,715 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sanford, City of (2 Wps) (FL3590205): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Sanford, City of (2 Wps) 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 79,715 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 78
Avg Safety Score
79,715
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$333K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sanford, City of (2 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$74,520
Median Household Income
138,862
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sanford, City of (2 Wps) serves a community with a median household income of $74,520 and an estimated 138,862 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sanford, City of (2 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.

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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sanford, City of (2 Wps) compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 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. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Sunrise Springtree
79,550 people
28 violations
City of Homestead
80,000 people
C 14 violations
A 0 violations
A 1 violation
Deltona Water
81,006 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Sanford, City of (2 Wps) (EPA ID: FL3590205) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 79,715 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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: 3 resolved, 9 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
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 8 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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.

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: 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sanford, City of (2 Wps) (FL3590205) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanford, City of (2 Wps) 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 Sanford, City of (2 Wps) serve?

Sanford, City of (2 Wps) serves approximately 79,715 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Sanford, City of (2 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.

Samples collected
116
Detections
6
Latest sample
10/11/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 4.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 4.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 4.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 3.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sanford, City of (2 Wps) safe to drink?
Sanford, City of (2 Wps) earns a B safety grade with 13 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Sanford, City of (2 Wps)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants 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 Sanford, City of (2 Wps) serve?
Sanford, City of (2 Wps) serves approximately 79,715 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sanford, City of (2 Wps)'s water source?
Sanford, City of (2 Wps) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sanford, City of (2 Wps)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sanford, City of (2 Wps)'s service area?
The Sanford, City of (2 Wps) service area has a median household income of $74,520. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sanford, City of (2 Wps) get its water?
Sanford, City of (2 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. 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.). Sanford, City of (2 Wps) (FL): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3590205/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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