Bartow County
EPA ID: GA0150001 · 70,243 people served · 14 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bartow County (GA0150001): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Bartow County's record shows 2 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 70,243 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bartow County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bartow County serves a community with a median household income of $76,908 and an estimated 302,080 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bartow County's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Bartow County compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 63 detections recorded. 7 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Bartow County (EPA ID: GA0150001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 70,243 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 12 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by GA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 30101 - Acworth
- 30102 - Acworth
- 30103 - Adairsville
- 30104 - Aragon
- 30120 - Cartersville
- 30121 - Cartersville
- 30137 - Emerson
- 30139 - Fairmount
- 30145 - Kingston
- 30161 - Rome
- 30171 - Rydal
- 30178 - Taylorsville
- 30184 - White
- 30189 - Woodstock
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bartow County (GA0150001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bartow County water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bartow County; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bartow County serve?
Bartow County serves approximately 70,243 people across 14 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Bartow County get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #31 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Georgia)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bartow County (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0150001/
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What You Can Do
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