Historical Compliance Records FL

Tequesta Public Water System, Village of

EPA ID: FL4501438 ยท 15,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tequesta Public Water System, Village of (FL4501438): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Even though Tequesta Public Water System, Village of accumulated 7 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 15,500 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 68
Avg Safety Score
15,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$553K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tequesta Public Water System, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$103,489
Median Household Income
14,567
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tequesta Public Water System, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $103,489 and an estimated 14,567 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Tequesta Public Water System, Village of'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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Tequesta Public Water System, Village of compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 2 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†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

C 14 violations
Sjcu-ponte Vedra Ws
15,565 people
14 violations
A 2 violations
0 violations
Bcwws 3a
16,046 people
18 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 $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Tequesta Public Water System, Village of (EPA ID: FL4501438) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 15,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33469 in Jupiter.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (68/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 4 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
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Tequesta Public Water System, Village of (FL4501438) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tequesta Public Water System, Village of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tequesta Public Water System, Village of; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tequesta Public Water System, Village of serve?

Tequesta Public Water System, Village of serves approximately 15,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Tequesta Public Water System, Village of 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
11
Latest sample
6/25/2024
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 14 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 11 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
6:2 FTS 14 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 7.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 7.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 6.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 5.9 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 Tequesta Public Water System, Village of safe to drink?
Tequesta Public Water System, Village of has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Tequesta Public Water System, Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 Tequesta Public Water System, Village of serve?
Tequesta Public Water System, Village of serves approximately 15,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Tequesta Public Water System, Village of's water source?
Tequesta Public Water System, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tequesta Public Water System, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tequesta Public Water System, Village of's service area?
The Tequesta Public Water System, Village of service area has a median household income of $103,489. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tequesta Public Water System, Village of get its water?
Tequesta Public Water System, Village of'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.

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1

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