Water Quality Report

Sapelo Island, GA (31327): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 31327 in Sapelo Island, 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 Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim

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 is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

2 violations

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

Water System

300

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

Zone 3

County Radon Potential · Low

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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

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

100/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

100/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 31327 in Sapelo Island, Georgia is mapped to the water system Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision (EPA ID: GA1910097). This system provides water to approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

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30018 (Jersey)
30019 (Dacula)
30021 (Clarkston) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
30022 (Alpharetta) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Nearby Water Quality Reports

31319 (Meridian) - 7 mi
31305 (Darien) - 9 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31304 (Crescent) - 9 mi
31522 (Saint Simons Island) - 12 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31561 (Sea Island) - 14 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31331 (Townsend) - 14 mi - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31525 (Brunswick) - 17 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31524 (Brunswick) - 17 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
31520 (Brunswick) - 20 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
31523 (Brunswick) - 20 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision (GA1910097) 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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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

Cost & Community (6) OK

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Protect Your Home in Sapelo Island

Based on local data for ZIP 31327, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Sapelo Island has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 31327 was built around 1978. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Sapelo Island is 1978; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1978 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 31327 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 31327 (primary system: Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision), 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 31327's water come from?

The recorded water source for Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision, a system mapped to ZIP code 31327, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 300 people.

How can I get my water tested in Sapelo Island?

If Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision 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 31327?

31327 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in McIntosh County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 31327?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 31327; 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). Sapelo Island, GA (31327): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/31327/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-report-31327,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sapelo Island, GA (31327): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/31327/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 31327

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
31319	Meridian, GA	6.8 mi	N/A	0
31305	Darien, GA	9.1 mi	N/A	3
31304	Crescent, GA	9.4 mi	N/A	0
31522	Saint Simons Island, GA	12.3 mi	A	2
31561	Sea Island, GA	14.1 mi	N/A	2
31331	Townsend, GA	14.3 mi	N/A	21
31525	Brunswick, GA	16.9 mi	A	9
31524	Brunswick, GA	17.1 mi	A	1
31520	Brunswick, GA	19.7 mi	A	2
31523	Brunswick, GA	20.0 mi	N/A	3