Water Quality Report

Cartersville, GA (30121): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Bartow County)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 30121 in Cartersville, GA contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0014 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 8 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 8 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
2 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
70,243
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$259K
Median Home Value33% above state median ($194K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
98/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 30121 in Cartersville, Georgia is mapped to the water system Bartow County (EPA ID: GA0150001). This system provides water to approximately 70,243 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Bartow County GA0150001 70,243 Surface water
Cartersville GA0150002 24,830 Surface water
Emerson GA0150025 1,435 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bartow County (GA0150001) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 30121.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFBS, PFHxA, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.014 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Cartersville has 8 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 30121 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 30121 (primary system: Bartow County), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 30121's water come from?

The recorded water source for Bartow County, a system mapped to ZIP code 30121, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 70,243 people.

How can I get my water tested in Cartersville?

If Bartow County supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 30121 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 30121 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 30121?

30121 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Bartow County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 30121's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 30121. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 30121?

FEMA records contain 8 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 30121; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cartersville, GA (30121): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/30121/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 30121

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