Water System Report FL

Seminole County Southeast

EPA ID: FL3590571 · 70,040 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Seminole County Southeast shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 70,040 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

70,040
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$348K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 13 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Seminole County Southeast Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,335
Median Household Income
285,253
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
44th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Seminole County Southeast serves a community with a median household income of $77,335 and an estimated 285,253 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Seminole County Southeast'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
76th
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 76th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 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

Similar-sized systems in Florida

B 27 violations
C 15 violations
City of Port Orange
71,096 people
B 3 violations
A 2 violations
City of New Smyrna Beach
67,847 people
C 17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,580
Water Filtration $330
PFAS Treatment $320
Total Estimated Cost $2,230

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 $2,230 (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

Seminole County Southeast (EPA ID: FL3590571) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 70,040 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 6 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Seminole County Southeast (FL3590571) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seminole County Southeast water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Seminole County Southeast has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Seminole County Southeast serve?

Seminole County Southeast serves approximately 70,040 people across 10 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Seminole County Southeast 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
116

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
32,187
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 70,040
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?
Seminole County Southeast meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Seminole County Southeast serve?
Seminole County Southeast serves approximately 70,040 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Seminole County Southeast's water source?
Seminole County Southeast draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Seminole County Southeast's service area?
The Seminole County Southeast service area has a median household income of $77,335. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Seminole County Southeast get its water?
Seminole County Southeast'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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