Current Health-Based Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation

EPA ID: FL4430484 ยท 200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation (FL4430484): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation | open status in EPA data: 3 violations | people served: about 200.

Data: EPA SDWIS

200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-01)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$365K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$74,927
Median Household Income
66,927
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation have a median household income of $74,927 and about 66,927 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $1,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation (EPA ID: FL4430484) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 3 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 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 18 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 available EPA compliance records for South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation (FL4430484) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation serve?

South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation serves approximately 200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation serve? ▼
South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation's water source? ▼
South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-01). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation have a median household income of $74,927 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation get its water? ▼
South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4430484/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

South Fork Homeowner Util Corporation (EPA ID: FL4430484) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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