Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County)
EPA ID: FL6254799 · 3,038 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) (FL6254799): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 3,038 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) have a median household income of $58,364 and about 20,689 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) (EPA ID: FL6254799) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,038 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2021-12-01 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) (FL6254799) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) serve?
Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) serves approximately 3,038 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) (FL): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6254799/
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