Health Violations Found FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)

EPA ID: FL6600331 · 25,941 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Per EPA records, Wildwood, City of (7 Wps): 5 unresolved violations, 25,941 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
25,941
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$358K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$80,972
Median Household Income
109,633
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) serves a community with a median household income of $80,972 and an estimated 109,633 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sumter County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

A 13 violations
B 2 violations
B 25 violations
Immokalee Water
26,841 people
A 9 violations
B 65 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,220
PFAS Treatment $460
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,980

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,980 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

WILDWOOD, CITY OF (7 WPS) (EPA ID: FL6600331) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 25,941 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 5 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring 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 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
34785 0.002 mg/L No N/A
32163 0.0013 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) (FL6600331) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) water safe to drink?

Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) serve?

Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) serves approximately 25,941 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(904) 829-3400
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
1149 Winterhawk Dr St. Augustine, FL 32084

Contact information from Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report:
A search of the data sources indicated one potential source of contamination near our wells with a low susceptibility level.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
13
Latest sample
9/25/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 13 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 13 ppt
PFPeA 7.5 ppt
PFOA 7.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 7.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 4.4 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead service line replacement plan from Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report:
We have completed a service line inventory, and it is available for review at our office located at 3520 Lewis Speedway.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
7,294
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 3 galvanized lines replaced

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 25,941
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring · Mercury
    Date not published
    The State Certified lab that Wildwood uses accidentally omitted testing/results for Mercury. This omission by the lab was not detected by Wildwood nor FDEP in time to resubmit within the 2024 calendar year therefore mandating a violation.

Violations record from Wildwood Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) safe to drink?
Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) earns a B safety grade with 13 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 5 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 Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) serve?
Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) serves approximately 25,941 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'s water source?
Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'s service area?
The Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) service area has a median household income of $80,972. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) get its water?
Wildwood, City of (7 Wps)'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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