Historical Compliance Records FL

Inverness Water Department

EPA ID: FL6090861 ยท 7,194 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Inverness Water Department (FL6090861): 12 EPA violations in the last five years. Inverness Water Department recorded 12 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 7,194 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 51
Avg Safety Score
7,194
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Inverness Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$55,473
Median Household Income
59,136
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Inverness Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $55,473 and an estimated 59,136 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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

Inverness Water Department'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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Inverness Water Department compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 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. 9 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Hudson Water Works
7,169 people
16 violations
Neptune Beach
7,270 people
A 3 violations
City of Perry
7,281 people
31 violations
Town of Longboat Key
7,098 people
A 9 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $360
Water Filtration $240
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:

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 $2,200 (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

Inverness Water Department (EPA ID: FL6090861) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 7,194 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (51/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 12 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 7 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 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.

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: 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 Inverness Water Department (FL6090861) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inverness Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Inverness Water Department; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Inverness Water Department serve?

Inverness Water Department serves approximately 7,194 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Inverness Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
6
Latest sample
10/7/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 9.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 9.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 6 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBS 3.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Inverness Water Department safe to drink?
Inverness Water Department has a D safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Inverness Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, 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 2 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 Inverness Water Department serve?
Inverness Water Department serves approximately 7,194 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Inverness Water Department's water source?
Inverness Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Inverness Water Department'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 Inverness Water Department's service area?
The Inverness Water Department service area has a median household income of $55,473. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Inverness Water Department get its water?
Inverness Water Department'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.). Inverness Water Department (FL): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6090861/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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