Water System Report FL

Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp

EPA ID: FL5114154 · 11,982 people served · 17 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 11,982 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

11,982
People Served
17
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$493K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,888
Median Household Income
335,771
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp serves a community with a median household income of $92,888 and an estimated 335,771 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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. 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Freeport
12,020 people
C 8 violations
C 71 violations
Port Labelle
11,782 people
B 31 violations
B 14 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,943
PFAS Treatment $257
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp (EPA ID: FL5114154) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 11,982 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 17 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp (FL5114154) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp serve?

Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp serves approximately 11,982 people across 17 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp 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
4,533
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: 11,982
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?
Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp serve?
Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp serves approximately 11,982 people with drinking water across 17 ZIP codes.
What is Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp's water source?
Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp's service area?
The Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp 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 Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp get its water?
Ave Maria Utility Company, Lllp'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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