Water System Report FL

Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7

EPA ID: FL3644329 · 4,082 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 4,082 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

4,082
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,311
Median Household Income
104,822
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 serves a community with a median household income of $64,311 and an estimated 104,822 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7'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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% 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. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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

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Sws - Cypress Lakes
4,065 people
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4,052 people
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B 18 violations
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4,013 people
B 2 violations
City of Graceville
4,000 people
A 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 (EPA ID: FL3644329) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 4,082 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 (FL3644329) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 serve?

Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 serves approximately 4,082 people across 6 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 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
58

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
1,821
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: 4,082
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?
Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 serve?
Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 serves approximately 4,082 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7's water source?
Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7's service area?
The Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 service area has a median household income of $64,311. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7 get its water?
Vc/southeast Volusia Interconnected-ws#7'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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