Water System Report FL

Faith Farms Ministries

EPA ID: FL4501039 · 175 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Faith Farms Ministries carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 175 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

175
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$359K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 27 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Faith Farms Ministries Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,635
Median Household Income
176,909
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Faith Farms Ministries serves a community with a median household income of $77,635 and an estimated 176,909 residents across its service area.

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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Faith Farms Ministries'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Palm Beach County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 81 detections recorded. 18 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 18 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $933
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,833

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,833 (one-time) vs. $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

Faith Farms Ministries (EPA ID: FL4501039) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Faith Farms Ministries (FL4501039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith Farms Ministries water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Faith Farms Ministries has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Faith Farms Ministries serve?

Faith Farms Ministries serves approximately 175 people across 9 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Faith Farms Ministries get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Faith Farms Ministries meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Faith Farms Ministries serve?
Faith Farms Ministries serves approximately 175 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Faith Farms Ministries's water source?
Faith Farms Ministries draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Faith Farms Ministries's service area?
The Faith Farms Ministries service area has a median household income of $77,635. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Faith Farms Ministries get its water?
Faith Farms Ministries'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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