Water System Report FL

City of Edgewater

EPA ID: FL3640331 ยท 28,552 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Edgewater (FL3640331): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - City of Edgewater, 28,552 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 97
Avg Safety Score
28,552
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0049 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$255K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Edgewater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$61,539
Median Household Income
60,203
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Edgewater serves a community with a median household income of $61,539 and an estimated 60,203 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Edgewater'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

B 6 violations
Northwest
28,082 people
C 21 violations
City of Zephyrhills
29,117 people
C 14 violations
D 14 violations
City of Dania Beach
30,000 people
C 35 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,825
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Edgewater, (EPA ID: FL3640331) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 28,552 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (97/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0049 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 City of Edgewater (FL3640331) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Edgewater water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Edgewater in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Edgewater serve?

City of Edgewater serves approximately 28,552 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Edgewater 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
33

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Edgewater safe to drink?
City of Edgewater earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Edgewater meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Edgewater serve?
City of Edgewater serves approximately 28,552 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Edgewater's water source?
City of Edgewater draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Edgewater's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0049 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Edgewater's service area?
The City of Edgewater service area has a median household income of $61,539. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Edgewater get its water?
City of Edgewater'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Edgewater, FL: Serves 29K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl3640331/
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