Current Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bcwws 1a

EPA ID: FL4060167 ยท 75,305 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bcwws 1a (FL4060167): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Bcwws 1a carried 1 violation still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 75,305 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

75,305
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$277K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bcwws 1a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,071
Median Household Income
281,608
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bcwws 1a serves a community with a median household income of $55,071 and an estimated 281,608 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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

Bcwws 1a'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bcwws 1a compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 13 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. 43 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 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 โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,860

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,860 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Bcwws 1a (EPA ID: FL4060167) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 75,305 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 23 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 13 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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 Bcwws 1a (FL4060167) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bcwws 1a water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Bcwws 1a serve?

Bcwws 1a serves approximately 75,305 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Bcwws 1a 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
58
Detections
17
Latest sample
10/22/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 20.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 20.7 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 14.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 10.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 10.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 7.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 6 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bcwws 1a's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 5 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 Bcwws 1a serve?
Bcwws 1a serves approximately 75,305 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Bcwws 1a's water source?
Bcwws 1a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bcwws 1a's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bcwws 1a's service area?
The Bcwws 1a service area has a median household income of $55,071. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bcwws 1a get its water?
Bcwws 1a'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bcwws 1a (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4060167/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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