Ocala Palms (consec.)
EPA ID: FL6424785 · 2,015 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ocala Palms (consec.) (FL6424785): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 2 active violations for Ocala Palms (consec.) - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 2,015 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ocala Palms (consec.) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ocala Palms (consec.) serves a community with a median household income of $66,800 and an estimated 42,321 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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?
Ocala Palms (consec.)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ocala Palms (consec.) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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. 18 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Ocala Palms (consec.) (EPA ID: FL6424785) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,015 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ocala Palms (consec.) (FL6424785) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocala Palms (consec.) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Ocala Palms (consec.). Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ocala Palms (consec.) serve?
Ocala Palms (consec.) serves approximately 2,015 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Ocala Palms (consec.) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ocala Palms (consec.) (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6424785/
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