Water System Report FL

Riverwood Community Del. District

EPA ID: FL5084111 · 2,243 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Riverwood Community Del. District shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 2,243 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

2,243
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$304K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riverwood Community Del. District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,266
Median Household Income
85,813
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riverwood Community Del. District serves a community with a median household income of $71,266 and an estimated 85,813 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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?

Surface Water

Riverwood Community Del. District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Charlotte 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 37 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 12 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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Comparable Water Systems

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B 16 violations
Hawthorne Wtp
2,275 people
C 9 violations
0 violations
0 violations
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2,161 people
B 18 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $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

Riverwood Community Del. District (EPA ID: FL5084111) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,243 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 33948 — Port Charlotte
  • 33949 — Port Charlotte
  • 33952 — Port Charlotte
  • 33953 — Port Charlotte
  • 33954 — Port Charlotte
  • 33981 — Port Charlotte

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riverwood Community Del. District (FL5084111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverwood Community Del. District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Riverwood Community Del. District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Riverwood Community Del. District serve?

Riverwood Community Del. District serves approximately 2,243 people across 6 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Riverwood Community Del. District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
1,136
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: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,243
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

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

Should I use a water filter?
Riverwood Community Del. District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Riverwood Community Del. District serve?
Riverwood Community Del. District serves approximately 2,243 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Riverwood Community Del. District's water source?
Riverwood Community Del. District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riverwood Community Del. District's service area?
The Riverwood Community Del. District service area has a median household income of $71,266. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riverwood Community Del. District get its water?
Riverwood Community Del. District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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