Current Noncompliance FL

Bentonwood

EPA ID: FL4560075 ยท 80 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bentonwood (FL4560075): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Bentonwood has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 80 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

80
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bentonwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,123
Median Household Income
117,109
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bentonwood serves a community with a median household income of $60,123 and an estimated 117,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bentonwood'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bentonwood compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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 Coliform at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment 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. 12 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Bentonwood (EPA ID: FL4560075) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 10 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
November 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule 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 Coliform Microbiological 9 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 9 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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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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 Bentonwood (FL4560075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentonwood water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Bentonwood serve?

Bentonwood serves approximately 80 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Bentonwood get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bentonwood's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Bentonwood serve?
Bentonwood serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bentonwood's water source?
Bentonwood draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bentonwood's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bentonwood's service area?
The Bentonwood service area has a median household income of $60,123. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bentonwood get its water?
Bentonwood'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bentonwood (FL): 26 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4560075/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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