Current Noncompliance FL

North Springs Improvement District

EPA ID: FL4064390 ยท 37,371 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Springs Improvement District (FL4064390): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for North Springs Improvement District shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 37,371 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
37,371
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$699K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Springs Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$153,473
Median Household Income
69,901
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Springs Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $153,473 and an estimated 69,901 residents across its service area.

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

North Springs Improvement District'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
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

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How North Springs Improvement District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 11 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

City of Vero Beach
37,308 people
B 30 violations
Sanlando (3 Wtps)
36,953 people
A 5 violations
Englewood Water District
38,265 people
B 0 violations
City of Punta Gorda
36,302 people
4 violations
City of Oakland Park
38,905 people
C 30 violations

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

North Springs Improvement District (EPA ID: FL4064390) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 37,371 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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

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: 24 resolved, 2 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
December 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 11 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 11 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 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
0.0025 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 North Springs Improvement District (FL4064390) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Springs Improvement District 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 North Springs Improvement District serve?

North Springs Improvement District serves approximately 37,371 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does North Springs Improvement District 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from North Springs Improvement District safe to drink?
North Springs Improvement District earns a B safety grade with 27 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in North Springs Improvement District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, 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 North Springs Improvement District serve?
North Springs Improvement District serves approximately 37,371 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Springs Improvement District's water source?
North Springs Improvement District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Springs Improvement District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of North Springs Improvement District's service area?
The North Springs Improvement District service area has a median household income of $153,473. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Springs Improvement District get its water?
North Springs Improvement District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Springs Improvement District (FL): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4064390/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

North Springs Improvement District (EPA ID: FL4064390) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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