Historical Compliance Records FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Shell Creek Park

EPA ID: FL6080256 ยท 465 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shell Creek Park (FL6080256): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. A total of 11 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Shell Creek Park's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 465 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

465
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$285K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shell Creek Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,514
Median Household Income
12,543
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shell Creek Park serves a community with a median household income of $68,514 and an estimated 12,543 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shell Creek Park'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shell Creek Park 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
Gross Beta 1 pCi/L (2% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

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.

Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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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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 PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Shell Creek Park (EPA ID: FL6080256) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33982 in Punta Gorda.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 8 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shell Creek Park (FL6080256) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shell Creek Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shell Creek Park; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Shell Creek Park serve?

Shell Creek Park serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Shell Creek Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Shell Creek Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Shell Creek Park serve?
Shell Creek Park serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shell Creek Park's water source?
Shell Creek Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shell Creek Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shell Creek Park's service area?
The Shell Creek Park service area has a median household income of $68,514. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shell Creek Park get its water?
Shell Creek Park'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shell Creek Park (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6080256/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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