City of Daytona Beach
EPA ID: FL3640275 · 87,534 people served · 19 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Daytona Beach, 16 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 87,534 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
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 1 (2022) to 14 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Daytona Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The City of Daytona Beach serves a community with a median household income of $65,260 and an estimated 300,902 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?
City of Daytona Beach'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 Volusia 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 City of Daytona Beach compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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. 19 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Florida
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
City of Daytona Beach, (EPA ID: FL3640275) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 87,534 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 19 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | 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 | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32114 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32115 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32116 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32117 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32118 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32119 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32120 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32121 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32122 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32124 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32125 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32126 | 0.0033 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32198 | 0.0033 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: 11 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 8 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.
- 32114 — Daytona Beach
- 32115 — Daytona Beach
- 32116 — Daytona Beach
- 32117 — Daytona Beach
- 32118 — Daytona Beach
- 32119 — Daytona Beach
- 32120 — Daytona Beach
- 32121 — Daytona Beach
- 32122 — Daytona Beach
- 32124 — Daytona Beach
- 32125 — Daytona Beach
- 32126 — Daytona Beach
- 32127 — Port Orange
- 32128 — Port Orange
- 32130 — De Leon Springs
- 32168 — New Smyrna Beach
- 32174 — Ormond Beach
- 32198 — Daytona Beach
- 32724 — Deland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Daytona Beach (FL3640275) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Daytona Beach water safe to drink?
City of Daytona Beach has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Daytona Beach serve?
City of Daytona Beach serves approximately 87,534 people across 19 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does City of Daytona Beach 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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
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.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Daytona Beach (EPA ID: FL3640275) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.