Historical Compliance Records FL

South Martin Regional Utilities

EPA ID: FL4430624 ยท 27,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Martin Regional Utilities (FL4430624): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). The five-year EPA compliance file for South Martin Regional Utilities contains 21 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 27,000 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
27,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$396K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Martin Regional Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$75,705
Median Household Income
81,494
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Martin Regional Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $75,705 and an estimated 81,494 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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 Martin Regional Utilities'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
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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How South Martin Regional Utilities compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 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 1 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 1 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 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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. 17 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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

Lake Asbury Grid
27,001 people
0 violations
Immokalee Water
26,841 people
B 9 violations
C 22 violations
0 violations
Davie, Town Of, #3 ; #5
26,000 people
C 33 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 $567
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,967

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 $1,967 (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

South Martin Regional Utilities (EPA ID: FL4430624) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 27,000 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 9 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 8 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
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
0.0011 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 South Martin Regional Utilities (FL4430624) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Martin Regional Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Martin Regional Utilities; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does South Martin Regional Utilities serve?

South Martin Regional Utilities serves approximately 27,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does South Martin Regional Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
91
Detections
12
Latest sample
7/31/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 13 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 13 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 4.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 4.4 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 3.7 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 South Martin Regional Utilities safe to drink?
South Martin Regional Utilities has a C safety grade based on 21 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in South Martin Regional Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Coliform. 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 South Martin Regional Utilities serve?
South Martin Regional Utilities serves approximately 27,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is South Martin Regional Utilities's water source?
South Martin Regional Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Martin Regional Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Martin Regional Utilities's service area?
The South Martin Regional Utilities service area has a median household income of $75,705. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Martin Regional Utilities get its water?
South Martin Regional Utilities'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.). South Martin Regional Utilities (FL): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4430624/
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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 Martin Regional Utilities (EPA ID: FL4430624) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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