Sunshine Meadows
EPA ID: FL4504285 · 60 people served · 8 ZIP codes
Sunshine Meadows's current EPA file includes 22 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 60 residents across its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 8 (2021) to 16 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunshine Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Sunshine Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $74,803 and an estimated 121,353 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?
Sunshine Meadows'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 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
Detected Contaminants
How Sunshine Meadows compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
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.
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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 45 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Sunshine Meadows (EPA ID: FL4504285) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 8 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33446 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 33444 — Delray Beach
- 33445 — Delray Beach
- 33446 — Delray Beach
- 33447 — Delray Beach
- 33448 — Delray Beach
- 33482 — Delray Beach
- 33483 — Delray Beach
- 33484 — Delray Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunshine Meadows (FL4504285) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Meadows water safe to drink?
Sunshine Meadows has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Sunshine Meadows serve?
Sunshine Meadows serves approximately 60 people across 8 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Sunshine Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Sunshine Meadows (EPA ID: FL4504285) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.