St. Lucie Falls
EPA ID: FL4434014 · 499 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, St. Lucie Falls sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 499 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St. Lucie Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The St. Lucie Falls serves a community with a median household income of $75,705 and an estimated 75,140 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
St. Lucie Falls'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.
About 1% of homes in Martin County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Florida
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
St. Lucie Falls (EPA ID: FL4434014) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 499 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St. Lucie Falls (FL4434014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Lucie Falls water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, St. Lucie Falls has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does St. Lucie Falls serve?
St. Lucie Falls serves approximately 499 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does St. Lucie Falls get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.