Tampa East the Palms
EPA ID: FL6295202 · 249 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tampa East the Palms (FL6295202): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Tampa East the Palms kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 249 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tampa East the Palms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tampa East the Palms serves a community with a median household income of $60,526 and an estimated 17,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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?
Tampa East the Palms'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Florida
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
Tampa East the Palms (EPA ID: FL6295202) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 249 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33637 in Tampa.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 33637 - Tampa
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tampa East the Palms (FL6295202) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tampa East the Palms water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tampa East the Palms in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Tampa East the Palms serve?
Tampa East the Palms serves approximately 249 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Tampa East the Palms get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tampa East the Palms Water Quality Report, FL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6295202/
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