Monitoring Violations FL

Floral City Water Assn

EPA ID: FL6090588 · 5,617 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for Floral City Water Assn includes 7 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 5,617 residents across the area it supplies.

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

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
5,617
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Floral City Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$50,139
Median Household Income
32,553
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
66th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Floral City Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $50,139 and an estimated 32,553 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Floral City Water Assn'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
6th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
14th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Citrus 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Floral City Water Assn 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

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 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Surface Water Treatment 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. 3 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $120
PFAS Treatment $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,960

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 $1,960 (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

Floral City Water Assn (EPA ID: FL6090588) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 5,617 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Coliform 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 12 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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
34436 0.0027 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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 Floral City Water Assn (FL6090588) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floral City Water Assn water safe to drink?

Floral City Water Assn has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Floral City Water Assn serve?

Floral City Water Assn serves approximately 5,617 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Floral City Water Assn 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
58

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:

1
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
2
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 1 lead lines replaced
0 of 3 galvanized lines replaced

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: 5,617
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

Is water from Floral City Water Assn safe to drink?
Floral City Water Assn has a C safety grade based on 23 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Floral City Water Assn's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Floral City Water Assn serve?
Floral City Water Assn serves approximately 5,617 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Floral City Water Assn's water source?
Floral City Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Floral City Water Assn's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Floral City Water Assn's service area?
The Floral City Water Assn service area has a median household income of $50,139. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Floral City Water Assn get its water?
Floral City Water Assn'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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