Current Health-Based Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Sunlake Terrace Water Systems

EPA ID: FL6534886 ยท 1,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunlake Terrace Water Systems (FL6534886): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 2 violations at Sunlake Terrace Water Systems remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 1,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$307K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunlake Terrace Water Systems Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,485
Median Household Income
23,074
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
7%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunlake Terrace Water Systems serves a community with a median household income of $74,485 and an estimated 23,074 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

Sunlake Terrace Water Systems'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

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sunlake Terrace Water Systems compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Sunlake Terrace Water Systems (EPA ID: FL6534886) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33896 in Davenport.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 7 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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 Sunlake Terrace Water Systems (FL6534886) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunlake Terrace Water Systems water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sunlake Terrace Water Systems. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sunlake Terrace Water Systems serve?

Sunlake Terrace Water Systems serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Sunlake Terrace Water Systems get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sunlake Terrace Water Systems's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 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 Sunlake Terrace Water Systems serve?
Sunlake Terrace Water Systems serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunlake Terrace Water Systems's water source?
Sunlake Terrace Water Systems draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sunlake Terrace Water Systems's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sunlake Terrace Water Systems's service area?
The Sunlake Terrace Water Systems service area has a median household income of $74,485. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sunlake Terrace Water Systems get its water?
Sunlake Terrace Water Systems'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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