Current Noncompliance FL

Stuart, City of - Water Plant

EPA ID: FL4430259 ยท 16,841 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stuart, City of - Water Plant (FL4430259): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Stuart, City of - Water Plant, 4 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 16,841 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 79
Avg Safety Score
16,841
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$379K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stuart, City of - Water Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,658
Median Household Income
52,287
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stuart, City of - Water Plant serves a community with a median household income of $65,658 and an estimated 52,287 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Stuart, City of - Water Plant'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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Stuart, City of - Water Plant compares to EPA limits

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 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 3 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 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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. 12 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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.
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Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Lake Mary
17,066 people
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,900 (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

Stuart, City of - Water Plant (EPA ID: FL4430259) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 16,841 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 3 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

4 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: 4 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 12 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP 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
0.0012 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 Stuart, City of - Water Plant (FL4430259) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuart, City of - Water Plant water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Stuart, City of - Water Plant serve?

Stuart, City of - Water Plant serves approximately 16,841 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Stuart, City of - Water Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
3
Latest sample
4/10/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 12 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 12 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 7.9 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Stuart, City of - Water Plant safe to drink?
Stuart, City of - Water Plant earns a B safety grade with 22 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Stuart, City of - Water Plant'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 Stuart, City of - Water Plant serve?
Stuart, City of - Water Plant serves approximately 16,841 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Stuart, City of - Water Plant's water source?
Stuart, City of - Water Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Stuart, City of - Water Plant's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Stuart, City of - Water Plant's service area?
The Stuart, City of - Water Plant service area has a median household income of $65,658. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Stuart, City of - Water Plant get its water?
Stuart, City of - Water Plant'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.). Stuart, City of - Water Plant (FL): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4430259/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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