Public water system · FL3600009
ActiveSouth Sumter Utilities
At a glance
South Sumter Utilities (PWSID FL3600009) is an active community water system in Sumter County, Florida. It reports serving 24,278 people through 625 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
24,278
Service connections
625
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does South Sumter Utilities compare with other water systems in Sumter County?
By EPA's size categories, South Sumter Utilities is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Sumter County has 83 active public water systems, and South Sumter Utilities is the 4th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 12 times the county average of 2,101 people per system, and accounts for 14% of the 174,368 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Florida, the 5,197 active systems average 4,345 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so South Sumter Utilities is about 3.6 times that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Florida has 1,640 active community water systems, 32% of the state's 5,197 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 4,996 Florida systems (96%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates South Sumter Utilities?
EPA lists South Sumter Utilities as owned by a local government. The FL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 9 of the 83 active systems in Sumter County (11%) are also owned by a local government.
Does South Sumter Utilities have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for South Sumter Utilities. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
South Sumter Utilities: frequently asked questions
Who runs South Sumter Utilities?
South Sumter Utilities (PWSID FL3600009) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the FL state drinking water program.
How many people does South Sumter Utilities serve?
South Sumter Utilities reports serving 24,278 people through 625 service connections in Sumter County, Florida.
Where does South Sumter Utilities get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does South Sumter Utilities have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is South Sumter Utilities' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the FL state drinking water program.
Where can I find South Sumter Utilities' water quality report?
As a community water system, South Sumter Utilities must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Sumter County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sumter Utility 3wps | Sumter | 45,214 | Community | Groundwater |
| Wildwood, City of (7 Wps) | Sumter | 25,941 | Community | Groundwater |
| Little Sumter Utilities 3wps | Sumter | 25,538 | Community | Groundwater |
| Csu WTP No. 1 | Sumter | 19,699 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gibson Place Utilities | Sumter | 9,770 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lake Panasoffkee Water Assn 2wps | Sumter | 4,642 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “South Sumter Utilities, PWSID FL3600009, Florida”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/florida/south-sumter-utilities-fl3600009 (data as of October 1, 2026).