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Community Water System · PWS FL6530399

Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate

Southfield, Florida 48034-8205 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 600 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

600
People served
51
EPA violations
1
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 51 drinking-water violations at Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate, 2% of them health-based - above the Florida per-system average.

51
Total EPA violations on record
2%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
600
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate

Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 600 residents in Southfield, Florida (Polk County) through 303 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 51 total violations for this system , of which 1 (2%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 38 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 Coliform (TCR), recorded in 17 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%).

Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate's 51 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
600
Total Violations
51
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
303
County
Polk
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
38
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 17 2009
Nitrate MR 6 2007
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2005
E. COLI MR 3 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2017
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 2023
TTHM MR 2 2015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 2015
Mercury MR 1 1984
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 1 2025
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 1 2025

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
8:2 FTS 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/17/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/17/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/17/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 4/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/17/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 10/10/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 10/10/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 10/10/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 10/10/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 10/10/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 10/10/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 10/10/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 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 Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate.

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 FL6530399 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 Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 1 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 5200
2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 1 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 5200
2023 E. COLI MR 3 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 3014
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 8000
2017 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 7000
2015 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 2950
2015 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 2456
2009 Coliform (TCR) MR 17 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 3100
2007 Nitrate MR 6 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 1040
2005 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 5000
1984 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / FL6530399 / 1035

How Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate Compares

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

Metric Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate Florida avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 51 36.2 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 1 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 600 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 Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate water safe to drink?
Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate (PWS ID: FL6530399) has 51 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 600 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate serve?
Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate serves 600 people in Southfield, Florida. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 303 service connections.
What type of violations does Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate have?
Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate has 51 total violations: 1 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 38 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate water?
No. Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate use?
Sun Outdoors Orlando Champions Gate 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.