Water System Report FL

Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc.

EPA ID: FL6296243 · 1,001 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,001 residents.

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

1,001
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$477K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 84% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$121,769
Median Household Income
31,268
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
12%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $121,769 and an estimated 31,268 residents across its service area.

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

Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc.'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% 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. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
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

Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. (EPA ID: FL6296243) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,001 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33547 in Lithia.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. (FL6296243) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. serve?

Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. serves approximately 1,001 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
340
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: 1,001
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?
Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. serve?
Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. serves approximately 1,001 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc.'s water source?
Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc.'s service area?
The Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. service area has a median household income of $121,769. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc. get its water?
Fishhawk Ridge Association Inc.'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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