Paradise Lakes
EPA ID: FL6514545 · 1,173 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Paradise Lakes (FL6514545): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Paradise Lakes, whose service population is approximately 1,173 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Paradise Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Paradise Lakes have a median household income of $108,835 and about 27,536 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Paradise Lakes's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Paradise Lakes (EPA ID: FL6514545) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,173 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33545 in Wesley Chapel.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 7 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2026 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0019 mg/L | No | 2025-12-01 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 33545 - Wesley Chapel
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Paradise Lakes (FL6514545) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise Lakes water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Paradise Lakes serve?
Paradise Lakes serves approximately 1,173 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Paradise Lakes get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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