Water System Report FL

Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d

EPA ID: FL6094933 · 215 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 215 people served.

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

215
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,064
Median Household Income
34,610
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d serves a community with a median household income of $58,064 and an estimated 34,610 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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. 6 detections recorded. 4 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
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

Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d (EPA ID: FL6094933) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 215 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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 Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d (FL6094933) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d serve?

Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d serves approximately 215 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d 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
86
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 215
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?
Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d serve?
Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d serves approximately 215 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d's water source?
Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d's service area?
The Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d service area has a median household income of $58,064. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d get its water?
Citrus Company Utl/water Oaks S/d'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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