Water Quality Report

Bishop, GA (30621): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

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

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 30621 in Bishop, GA contain 28 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 28 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 28 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
28 violations PFAS detected 1 risk identified
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
31,323
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$421K
Median Home Value117% 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
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
96/100
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 (9) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 30621 in Bishop, Georgia is mapped to the water system Oconee County (EPA ID: GA2190000). This system provides water to approximately 31,323 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
Oconee County GA2190000 31,323 Surface water
Northwest Woods Subdivision GA2190006 237 Groundwater
Bostwick Water System GA2110000 484 Surface water

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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 Oconee County (GA2190000) on EPA.gov.

5 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 30621.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.0061 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 →

Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Fluoride

Moderate Risk

EPA reference value: 4 mg/L (estándar secundario: 2.0 mg/L)

Tooth & bone damage at high levels

At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation · Find a filter →

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📊 EPA SDWIS + SDWA · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Bishop

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 30621 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 28 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 30621 (primary system: Oconee 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 30621's water come from?

The recorded water source for Oconee County, a system mapped to ZIP code 30621, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 31,323 people.

How can I get my water tested in Bishop?

If Oconee 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.

What is the radon risk for 30621?

30621 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Oconee 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 30621's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 30621. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bishop, GA (30621): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/30621/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 30621

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