Health Violations Found FL 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Spanish Lakes Fairways

EPA ID: FL4565043 · 3,120 people served · 19 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: Spanish Lakes Fairways, 28 open violations, 3,120 people served.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
3,120
People Served
19
ZIP Codes Served
74
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 39 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spanish Lakes Fairways Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$68,420
Median Household Income
340,682
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spanish Lakes Fairways serves a community with a median household income of $68,420 and an estimated 340,682 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: 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Spanish Lakes Fairways'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

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.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Spanish Lakes Fairways compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 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 Coliform at 37 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 66 detections recorded. 22 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 22 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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 $1,179
Water Filtration $474
PFAS Treatment $347
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

Spanish Lakes Fairways (EPA ID: FL4565043) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,120 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 19 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 28 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP 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 37 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 21 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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
34953 0.0002 mg/L No N/A
34985 0.0002 mg/L No N/A
34986 0.0002 mg/L No N/A
34988 0.0002 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spanish Lakes Fairways (FL4565043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spanish Lakes Fairways water safe to drink?

Spanish Lakes Fairways has recorded 2 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 Spanish Lakes Fairways serve?

Spanish Lakes Fairways serves approximately 3,120 people across 19 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Spanish Lakes Fairways 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
2
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 2024-01-01 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: 3,120
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 Spanish Lakes Fairways safe to drink?
Spanish Lakes Fairways earns a B safety grade with 74 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Spanish Lakes Fairways's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Spanish Lakes Fairways serve?
Spanish Lakes Fairways serves approximately 3,120 people with drinking water across 19 ZIP codes.
What is Spanish Lakes Fairways's water source?
Spanish Lakes Fairways draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Spanish Lakes Fairways's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Spanish Lakes Fairways's service area?
The Spanish Lakes Fairways service area has a median household income of $68,420. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Spanish Lakes Fairways get its water?
Spanish Lakes Fairways'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

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