Water System Report FL

Pelican Lake Water Plant

EPA ID: FL4505002 · 222 people served · 5 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Pelican Lake Water Plant has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 222 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
222
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pelican Lake Water Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,690
Median Household Income
32,413
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
34th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pelican Lake Water Plant serves a community with a median household income of $48,690 and an estimated 32,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

Pelican Lake Water Plant'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
8th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,700
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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

PELICAN LAKE WATER PLANT (EPA ID: FL4505002) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 222 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pelican Lake Water Plant (FL4505002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelican Lake Water Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pelican Lake Water Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pelican Lake Water Plant serve?

Pelican Lake Water Plant serves approximately 222 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Pelican Lake Water Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
69
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 222
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pelican Lake Water Plant safe to drink?
Pelican Lake Water Plant earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Pelican Lake Water Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pelican Lake Water Plant serve?
Pelican Lake Water Plant serves approximately 222 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Pelican Lake Water Plant's water source?
Pelican Lake Water Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pelican Lake Water Plant's service area?
The Pelican Lake Water Plant service area has a median household income of $48,690. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pelican Lake Water Plant get its water?
Pelican Lake Water Plant'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.
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