Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the federal law that protects public drinking water supplies, under which the EPA sets standards that public water systems must meet.
States, including Florida, generally administer the program.
Property Relevance
Most properties are served by municipal systems, but some, such as certain manufactured housing communities or rural commercial sites, operate their own public water systems and must comply. See manufactured housing community.
Due Diligence
Buyers of properties with private wells or on-site systems should review permits, testing records, and any violations.
A Hypothetical Example
A buyer of a rural Polk County manufactured housing community learns the property runs its own public water system serving residents. It reviews the system's permit, testing records, and compliance history with the state regulator, and budgets for a required upgrade. Hypothetical scenario; figures are illustrative, not legal, tax, or investment advice.
From the Desk
If the property runs its own water system, you're buying a regulated utility. Diligence it like one.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SDWA?
The federal law protecting public drinking water supplies.
Who sets the standards?
The EPA, with states usually administering.
Does it apply to most buildings?
Most properties use municipal systems; it matters most where a property runs its own water system.
What should buyers review?
Permits, testing records, and compliance history.
Who enforces it in Florida?
The state generally administers the program under EPA oversight.
Article Summary
The Safe Drinking Water Act governs public water systems; properties running their own systems must comply.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The Safe Drinking Water Act governs public water systems.
- ✓properties running their own systems must comply.
- ✓See the FAQs below.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Summary of the Safe Drinking Water Act." EPA.gov, https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-safe-drinking-water-act. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.