Monitoring Violations FL

Collier County Regional Wtp

EPA ID: FL5114069 · 215,350 people served · 19 ZIP codes

Per EPA records, Collier County Regional Wtp: 16 unresolved violations, 215,350 people in service area.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
215,350
People Served
19
ZIP Codes Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$493K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 51 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Collier County Regional Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$92,888
Median Household Income
399,157
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
31th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Collier County Regional Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $92,888 and an estimated 399,157 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Collier County Regional Wtp'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
2th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Collier 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Collier County Regional Wtp 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) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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.

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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 15 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 32 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.
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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Comparable Water Systems

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B 95 violations
Hcwrc/northwest Utilities
208,982 people
C 27 violations
B 44 violations
City of Tallahassee
200,480 people
D 157 violations
Gru - Murphree Wtp
195,681 people
B 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,969
PFAS Treatment $225
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $2,231

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 $2,231 (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

Collier County Regional Wtp (EPA ID: FL5114069) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 215,350 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

42 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 18 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 15 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 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
34101 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34104 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34105 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34106 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34107 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34108 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34109 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34110 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34112 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34113 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34114 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34116 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34117 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34119 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
34120 0.0012 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: 15 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Collier County Regional Wtp (FL5114069) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collier County Regional Wtp water safe to drink?

Collier County Regional Wtp has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Collier County Regional Wtp serve?

Collier County Regional Wtp serves approximately 215,350 people across 19 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Collier County Regional Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2
Unknown Material
9,995
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 216,993
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Collier County Regional Wtp safe to drink?
Collier County Regional Wtp earns a B safety grade with 42 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Collier County Regional Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 Collier County Regional Wtp serve?
Collier County Regional Wtp serves approximately 215,350 people with drinking water across 19 ZIP codes.
What is Collier County Regional Wtp's water source?
Collier County Regional Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Collier County Regional Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Collier County Regional Wtp's service area?
The Collier County Regional Wtp service area has a median household income of $92,888. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Collier County Regional Wtp get its water?
Collier County Regional Wtp'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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