Health Violations Found FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Harbour Ridge

EPA ID: FL4565002 · 1,573 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal data shows 22 unresolved violations at Harbour Ridge — roughly 1,573 residents in the service area.

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

B · 71
Avg Safety Score
1,573
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0103 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$442K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harbour Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$100,087
Median Household Income
49,081
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harbour Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $100,087 and an estimated 49,081 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Harbour Ridge'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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Lucie County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harbour Ridge 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
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 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 15 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

City of Paxton
1,578 people
A 5 violations
B 15 violations
C 9 violations
Town of Inglis
1,630 people
C 36 violations
East Putnam Regional
1,500 people
B 35 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $300
Radon Mitigation $267
Total Estimated Cost $1,967

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,967 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Harbour Ridge (EPA ID: FL4565002) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,573 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 22 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 15 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 15 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
34990 0.0103 mg/L No N/A
34991 0.0103 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harbour Ridge (FL4565002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harbour Ridge water safe to drink?

Harbour Ridge has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Harbour Ridge serve?

Harbour Ridge serves approximately 1,573 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Harbour Ridge 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
695
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,573
Reported to Florida

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

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Harbour Ridge safe to drink?
Harbour Ridge earns a B safety grade with 38 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Harbour Ridge's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Uranium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 Harbour Ridge serve?
Harbour Ridge serves approximately 1,573 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Harbour Ridge's water source?
Harbour Ridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harbour Ridge's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0103 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harbour Ridge's service area?
The Harbour Ridge service area has a median household income of $100,087. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harbour Ridge get its water?
Harbour Ridge'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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