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Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities

EPA ID: FL6290333 · 13,958 people served · 60 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities posted zero EPA violations serving 13,958 residents.

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

13,958
People Served
60
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,850
Median Household Income
884,551
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $79,850 and an estimated 884,551 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: 39% 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?

Surface Water

Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
49th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
79th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sarasota County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 169 detections recorded. 41 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 40 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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Comparable Water Systems

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13,935 people
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13,595 people
0 violations
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,729
PFAS Treatment $333
Radon Mitigation $19
Total Estimated Cost $2,081

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 $2,081 (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

Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities (EPA ID: FL6290333) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 13,958 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 60 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 58 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.

This system serves 60 ZIP codes:

33578 · 33601 · 33602 · 33603 · 33604 33605 · 33606 · 33607 · 33608 · 33609 33610 · 33611 · 33612 · 33613 · 33614 33615 · 33616 · 33617 · 33618 · 33619 33620 · 33621 · 33622 · 33623 · 33624 33625 · 33626 · 33629 · 33630 · 33631 33633 · 33634 · 33635 · 33637 · 33646 33647 · 33650 · 33655 · 33660 · 33661 33662 · 33663 · 33664 · 33672 · 33673 33674 · 33675 · 33677 · 33679 · 33680 33681 · 33682 · 33684 · 33685 · 33686 33687 · 33688 · 33689 · 33690 · 33694

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities (FL6290333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities serve?

Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities serves approximately 13,958 people across 60 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116
Detections
25
Latest sample
10/10/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 8.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 8.8 ppt
PFBA 7.5 ppt
PFOS 7.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 6.4 ppt
PFHxA 6.3 ppt
PFOA 4.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3,725
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,958
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?
Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities serve?
Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities serves approximately 13,958 people with drinking water across 60 ZIP codes.
What is Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities's water source?
Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities's service area?
The Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities service area has a median household income of $79,850. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities get its water?
Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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