Current Health-Based Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Sunny Sands Resort

EPA ID: FL3641308 ยท 100 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunny Sands Resort (FL3641308): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Sunny Sands Resort's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 100 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunny Sands Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,083
Median Household Income
4,652
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunny Sands Resort serves a community with a median household income of $67,083 and an estimated 4,652 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

Sunny Sands Resort'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sunny Sands Resort compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Sunny Sands Resort (EPA ID: FL3641308) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32180 in Pierson.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0028 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.

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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 Sunny Sands Resort (FL3641308) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunny Sands Resort water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sunny Sands Resort. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sunny Sands Resort serve?

Sunny Sands Resort serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Sunny Sands Resort get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sunny Sands Resort's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule, 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 4 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 Sunny Sands Resort serve?
Sunny Sands Resort serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunny Sands Resort's water source?
Sunny Sands Resort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sunny Sands Resort's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sunny Sands Resort's service area?
The Sunny Sands Resort service area has a median household income of $67,083. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sunny Sands Resort get its water?
Sunny Sands Resort'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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Sunny Sands Resort (EPA ID: FL3641308) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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