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Community Water System · PWS FL6424083

Rainbow Lakes Estates

Belleview, Florida 34420 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 1,823 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

1,823
People served
42
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 42 drinking-water violations at Rainbow Lakes Estates - above the Florida per-system average.

42
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
1,823
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Rainbow Lakes Estates

Rainbow Lakes Estates is a public/private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,823 residents in Belleview, Florida (Marion County) through 521 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 42 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 37 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 8 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Florida, EPA tracks 5,093 public water systems serving 22,381,282 people, with 184,355 cumulative violations and 24,266 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 36.2 violations. Statewide, 218 of 402 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (54.2%).

Rainbow Lakes Estates's 42 violations sit above the Florida average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
1,823
Total Violations
42
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Public/Private
Connections
521
County
Marion
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
37
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 8 2022
TTHM MR 7 2017
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 7 2017
Asbestos MR 5 2021
Nitrate MR 2 2017
Chromium MR 1 1985
Fluoride MR 1 1985
Selenium MR 1 1985
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 2025
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1996
Mercury MR 1 1985
Barium MR 1 1985
Cadmium MR 1 1985
Arsenic MR 1 1985

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 9/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/6/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 3/6/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 3/6/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 3/6/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/6/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 3/6/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/6/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 3/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Rainbow Lakes Estates.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID FL6424083 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Florida Drinking Water Authority

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Rainbow Lakes Estates under EPA-delegated authority.

Open FL regulator portal

Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 7000
2022 Lead and Copper Rule MR 8 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 5000
2021 Asbestos MR 5 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1094
2017 TTHM MR 7 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 2950
2017 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 7 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 2456
2017 Nitrate MR 2 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1040
1996 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 3100
1985 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1020
1985 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1025
1985 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1045
1985 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1035
1985 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1010
1985 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1015
1985 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / FL6424083 / 1005

How Rainbow Lakes Estates Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Rainbow Lakes Estates Florida avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 42 36.2 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 4.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 54.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,823 4,395 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,093 regulated public water systems in Florida.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rainbow Lakes Estates water safe to drink?
Rainbow Lakes Estates (PWS ID: FL6424083) has 42 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,823 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Rainbow Lakes Estates serve?
Rainbow Lakes Estates serves 1,823 people in Belleview, Florida. It is a Public/Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 521 service connections.
What type of violations does Rainbow Lakes Estates have?
Rainbow Lakes Estates has 42 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 37 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Rainbow Lakes Estates water?
No. Rainbow Lakes Estates was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Rainbow Lakes Estates use?
Rainbow Lakes Estates uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.