Sunshine Meadows
EPA ID: FL4504285 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunshine Meadows (FL4504285): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Sunshine Meadows's current EPA file includes 2 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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunshine Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sunshine Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $74,995 and an estimated 28,018 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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.
💧 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sunshine Meadows compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 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 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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.
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.
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 serves ZIP code 33446 in Delray Beach.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | 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 evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 33446 - 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?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sunshine Meadows. 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 Sunshine Meadows serve?
Sunshine Meadows serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Sunshine Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sunshine Meadows (FL): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4504285/
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