Water System Report FL

Heather Hills Estates

EPA ID: FL6412533 · 700 people served · 15 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Heather Hills Estates has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 700 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

700
People Served
15
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$74,430
Median Household Income
274,705
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Heather Hills Estates serves a community with a median household income of $74,430 and an estimated 274,705 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Heather Hills Estates'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Manatee 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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. 16 detections recorded.

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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,420
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $133
Total Estimated Cost $2,253

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 $2,253 (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

Heather Hills Estates (EPA ID: FL6412533) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 700 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Heather Hills Estates (FL6412533) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heather Hills Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Heather Hills Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Heather Hills Estates serve?

Heather Hills Estates serves approximately 700 people across 15 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Heather Hills Estates 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
1
Unknown Material
378
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 700
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025

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?
Heather Hills Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Heather Hills Estates serve?
Heather Hills Estates serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 15 ZIP codes.
What is Heather Hills Estates's water source?
Heather Hills Estates draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Heather Hills Estates's service area?
The Heather Hills Estates service area has a median household income of $74,430. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Heather Hills Estates get its water?
Heather Hills Estates'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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