Current Health-Based Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Atlantis

EPA ID: FL4500068 ยท 3,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Atlantis (FL4500068): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for City of Atlantis - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 3,000 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Atlantis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,218
Median Household Income
49,245
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Atlantis serves a community with a median household income of $61,218 and an estimated 49,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

City of Atlantis'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Atlantis compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP 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. 9 detections recorded. 3 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

City of Atlantis, (EPA ID: FL4500068) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33461 in Lake Worth.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
April 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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
0.0025 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 City of Atlantis (FL4500068) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Atlantis water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Atlantis. 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 City of Atlantis serve?

City of Atlantis serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does City of Atlantis 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
58
Detections
12
Latest sample
12/5/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 20.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 20.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 6.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 5.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 5.8 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.4 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

What contaminants are in City of Atlantis's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 City of Atlantis serve?
City of Atlantis serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Atlantis's water source?
City of Atlantis draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Atlantis's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Atlantis's service area?
The City of Atlantis service area has a median household income of $61,218. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Atlantis get its water?
City of Atlantis'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.). City of Atlantis (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4500068/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Atlantis (EPA ID: FL4500068) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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