High Risk ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site  ·  Florida

Zellwood Groundwater Superfund FL

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  FLORIDA

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site
Operator / BranchVarious / EPA
Host CountyOrange County FL
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Zellwood Groundwater Contamination site in Orange County Florida contaminated the Floridan Aquifer with pesticides and solvents from agricultural and industrial operations near the major farming community of Zellwood. The Floridan Aquifer is the primary water source for much of Florida.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Orange County residents near Zellwood face potential contamination of the Floridan Aquifer which is the primary drinking water source for millions of Floridians. Agricultural chemical contamination of the primary aquifer is a serious long-term public health concern.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

Orange County residents near Zellwood should use municipal water and follow EPA guidance on the Floridan Aquifer contamination zone.

// Counties Within Risk Zone