Happy Traveler's Rvp
EPA ID: FL6290728 · 300 people served · 4 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Happy Traveler's Rvp show 3 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Happy Traveler's Rvp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Happy Traveler's Rvp serves a community with a median household income of $65,683 and an estimated 46,938 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Happy Traveler's Rvp'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.
About 1% of homes in Hillsborough 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
Detected Contaminants
How Happy Traveler's Rvp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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. 20 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Happy Traveler's Rvp (EPA ID: FL6290728) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Nitrate (EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen))
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential cancer risk in adults At-risk groups: infants under 6 months, pregnant women, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion resin), distillation. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33592 | 0.0009 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: 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 Happy Traveler's Rvp (FL6290728) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy Traveler's Rvp water safe to drink?
Happy Traveler's Rvp has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Happy Traveler's Rvp serve?
Happy Traveler's Rvp serves approximately 300 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Happy Traveler's Rvp 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:
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.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024
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