South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2
EPA ID: FL6296250 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 400 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 serves a community with a median household income of $113,775 and an estimated 25,045 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?
South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2'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.
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
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.
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
South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 (EPA ID: FL6296250) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 400 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33572 in Apollo Beach.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 33572 — Apollo Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 (FL6296250) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 serve?
South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does South Shore Falls North Master Meter #2 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:
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
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.