Emerson
EPA ID: GA0150025 ยท 1,435 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Emerson (GA0150025): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the reporting cycles included in federal data, Emerson has no EPA violation entries - the file covers a service population of approximately 1,435 residents and says nothing about individual household plumbing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Emerson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Emerson have a median household income of $80,694 and about 133,726 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Emerson's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 17 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Emerson (EPA ID: GA0150025) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,435 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0027 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Emerson (GA0150025) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerson water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Emerson in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Emerson serve?
Emerson serves approximately 1,435 people across 4 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Emerson get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Emerson Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0150025/
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