Monitoring Violations FL

San Antonio Water Department-city of

EPA ID: FL6510325 · 2,015 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Right now, San Antonio Water Department-city of shows 13 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 2,015 residents while each finding awaits closure.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
2,015
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
32
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0045 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$280K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for San Antonio Water Department-city of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$73,824
Median Household Income
28,395
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The San Antonio Water Department-city of serves a community with a median household income of $73,824 and an estimated 28,395 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

San Antonio Water Department-city of'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pasco 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

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How San Antonio Water Department-city of compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 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. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed 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.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

SAN ANTONIO WATER DEPT-CITY OF (EPA ID: FL6510325) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,015 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

32 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 12 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 11 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
33576 0.0045 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for San Antonio Water Department-city of (FL6510325) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio Water Department-city of water safe to drink?

San Antonio Water Department-city of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does San Antonio Water Department-city of serve?

San Antonio Water Department-city of serves approximately 2,015 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does San Antonio Water Department-city of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
804
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,015
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

Is water from San Antonio Water Department-city of safe to drink?
San Antonio Water Department-city of earns a B safety grade with 32 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in San Antonio Water Department-city of's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does San Antonio Water Department-city of serve?
San Antonio Water Department-city of serves approximately 2,015 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is San Antonio Water Department-city of's water source?
San Antonio Water Department-city of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in San Antonio Water Department-city of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0045 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of San Antonio Water Department-city of's service area?
The San Antonio Water Department-city of service area has a median household income of $73,824. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does San Antonio Water Department-city of get its water?
San Antonio Water Department-city of'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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