Current Noncompliance FL

Sunrise Sawgrass

EPA ID: FL4061408 · 72,400 people served · 15 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunrise Sawgrass (FL4061408): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Sunrise Sawgrass has 3 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 72,400 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
72,400
People Served
15
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$407K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunrise Sawgrass Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$84,239
Median Household Income
542,865
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunrise Sawgrass serves a community with a median household income of $84,239 and an estimated 542,865 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: 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sunrise Sawgrass'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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Sunrise Sawgrass compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

Lead at 1 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 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 15 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. 90 detections recorded. 24 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 24 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 →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Apopka, City of (5 Wtps)
71,917 people
B 1 violation
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71,096 people
A 1 violation
A 3 violations
B 5 violations

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 $520
Water Filtration $20
Total Estimated Cost $1,740

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 $1,740 (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

Sunrise Sawgrass (EPA ID: FL4061408) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 72,400 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (70/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 7 of 15 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 17 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 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 Lead 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

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 15 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Sunrise Sawgrass (FL4061408) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunrise Sawgrass water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Sunrise Sawgrass serve?

Sunrise Sawgrass serves approximately 72,400 people across 15 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Sunrise Sawgrass 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sunrise Sawgrass safe to drink?
Sunrise Sawgrass earns a B safety grade with 25 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Sunrise Sawgrass's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, 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 Sunrise Sawgrass serve?
Sunrise Sawgrass serves approximately 72,400 people with drinking water across 15 ZIP codes.
What is Sunrise Sawgrass's water source?
Sunrise Sawgrass draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sunrise Sawgrass's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sunrise Sawgrass's service area?
The Sunrise Sawgrass service area has a median household income of $84,239. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sunrise Sawgrass get its water?
Sunrise Sawgrass'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.). Sunrise Sawgrass (FL): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4061408/
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