Current Noncompliance FL

Virginia Gardens, Village of

EPA ID: FL4131531 ยท 2,472 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Virginia Gardens, Village of (FL4131531): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Virginia Gardens, Village of shows 2 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,472 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,472
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$489K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Virginia Gardens, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,166
Median Household Income
26,925
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Virginia Gardens, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $78,166 and an estimated 26,925 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Virginia Gardens, Village of'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Virginia Gardens, Village of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Virginia Gardens, Village of (EPA ID: FL4131531) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,472 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33166 in Miami.

Violation History

2 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: 0 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2022 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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 Virginia Gardens, Village of (FL4131531) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia Gardens, Village of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Virginia Gardens, Village of serve?

Virginia Gardens, Village of serves approximately 2,472 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Virginia Gardens, Village of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Virginia Gardens, Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, 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 2 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 Virginia Gardens, Village of serve?
Virginia Gardens, Village of serves approximately 2,472 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Virginia Gardens, Village of's water source?
Virginia Gardens, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Virginia Gardens, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Virginia Gardens, Village of's service area?
The Virginia Gardens, Village of service area has a median household income of $78,166. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Virginia Gardens, Village of get its water?
Virginia Gardens, Village of'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.). Virginia Gardens, Village of (FL): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4131531/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Virginia Gardens, Village of (EPA ID: FL4131531) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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