Current Noncompliance FL

Alturas Water, Llc

EPA ID: FL6530057 ยท 300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alturas Water, Llc (FL6530057): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Alturas Water, Llc: 1 unresolved violation, 300 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0075 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alturas Water, Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,608
Median Household Income
8,268
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alturas Water, Llc serves a community with a median household income of $39,608 and an estimated 8,268 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Alturas Water, Llc'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Alturas Water, Llc compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Alturas Water, Llc (EPA ID: FL6530057) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33841 in Fort Meade.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 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
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0075 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 Alturas Water, Llc (FL6530057) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alturas Water, Llc 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 Alturas Water, Llc serve?

Alturas Water, Llc serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Alturas Water, Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Alturas Water, Llc's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 3 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 Alturas Water, Llc serve?
Alturas Water, Llc serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Alturas Water, Llc's water source?
Alturas Water, Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Alturas Water, Llc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0075 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Alturas Water, Llc's service area?
The Alturas Water, Llc service area has a median household income of $39,608. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alturas Water, Llc get its water?
Alturas Water, Llc'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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