Sumter Correctional Institution
EPA ID: FL6601737 · 2,008 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sumter Correctional Institution (FL6601737): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Sumter Correctional Institution shows 2 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 2,008 residents while each finding awaits closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sumter Correctional Institution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sumter Correctional Institution serves a community with a median household income of $59,497 and an estimated 13,647 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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?
Sumter Correctional Institution'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sumter Correctional Institution compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 3 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 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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System Overview
Sumter Correctional Institution (EPA ID: FL6601737) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,008 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33513 in Bushnell.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0023 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.
- 33513 - Bushnell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sumter Correctional Institution (FL6601737) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sumter Correctional Institution water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Sumter Correctional Institution serve?
Sumter Correctional Institution serves approximately 2,008 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Sumter Correctional Institution get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sumter Correctional Institution (FL): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl6601737/
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