Current Noncompliance FL

Northwest

EPA ID: FL6532348 ยท 28,082 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northwest (FL6532348): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Northwest carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 28,082 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 68
Avg Safety Score
28,082
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northwest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,738
Median Household Income
83,968
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northwest serves a community with a median household income of $69,738 and an estimated 83,968 residents across its service area.

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

Northwest'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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Northwest compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

Total Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

City of Edgewater
28,552 people
A 0 violations
B 6 violations
City of Zephyrhills
29,117 people
C 14 violations
Lake Asbury Grid
27,001 people
0 violations
C 21 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Northwest (EPA ID: FL6532348) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 28,082 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (68/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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: 18 resolved, 2 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 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 11 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 8 No
Lead Inorganic 1 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
0.0015 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Northwest (FL6532348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest 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 Northwest serve?

Northwest serves approximately 28,082 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Northwest get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Northwest safe to drink?
Northwest has a C safety grade based on 21 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Northwest's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Coliform, 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 4 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 Northwest serve?
Northwest serves approximately 28,082 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Northwest's water source?
Northwest draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Northwest's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Northwest's service area?
The Northwest service area has a median household income of $69,738. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northwest get its water?
Northwest'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northwest (FL): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6532348/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Northwest (EPA ID: FL6532348) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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