Colonies of Margate
EPA ID: FL4060846 · 1,400 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring for Colonies of Margate: clean, five years, 1,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Colonies of Margate'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.
About 1% of homes in Broward County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
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System Overview
Colonies of Margate (EPA ID: FL4060846) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,400 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33093 in Margate.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 33093 — Margate
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Colonies of Margate (FL4060846) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colonies of Margate water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Colonies of Margate has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Colonies of Margate serve?
Colonies of Margate serves approximately 1,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Colonies of Margate get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.