Alturas Water, Llc
EPA ID: FL6530057 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Alturas Water, Llc (FL6530057): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Alturas Water, Llc has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Alturas Water, Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Alturas Water, Llc have a median household income of $39,608 and about 8,268 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 55% 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?
Alturas Water, Llc'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
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
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 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 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 | 4 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0075 mg/L | No | 2024-12-01 |
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.
- 33841 - Fort Meade
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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