Water System Report FL

Orange City Utilities

EPA ID: FL3640946 · 12,507 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Orange City Utilities shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 12,507 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

12,507
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$281K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orange City Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,512
Median Household Income
82,939
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orange City Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $67,512 and an estimated 82,939 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Orange City Utilities'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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. 23 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

B 27 violations
City of Sopchoppy
12,290 people
B 5 violations
A 0 violations
B 14 violations
City of Freeport
12,020 people
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,525
PFAS Treatment $450
Water Filtration $150
Radon Mitigation $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,225

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 $2,225 (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

Orange City Utilities (EPA ID: FL3640946) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 12,507 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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: 3 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 Orange City Utilities (FL3640946) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange City Utilities water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Orange City Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Orange City Utilities serve?

Orange City Utilities serves approximately 12,507 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Orange City Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
19
Latest sample
10/6/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 14.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 14.4 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxS 9.5 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOA 5.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 5.6 ppt
PFPeA 5.5 ppt
PFHxA 4.4 ppt

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
130
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,527
Unknown Material
2,435
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 130 galvanized lines replaced

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: 12,507
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

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?
Orange City Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orange City Utilities serve?
Orange City Utilities serves approximately 12,507 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Orange City Utilities's water source?
Orange City Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Orange City Utilities's service area?
The Orange City Utilities service area has a median household income of $67,512. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Orange City Utilities get its water?
Orange City Utilities'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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