Water System Report GA

Emerson

EPA ID: GA0150025 ยท 1,435 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Emerson (GA0150025): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Emerson has supplied tap water to 1,435 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,435
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$267K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Emerson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,694
Median Household Income
133,726
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Emerson serves a community with a median household income of $80,694 and an estimated 133,726 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Emerson's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 17 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Omega
1,436 people
0 violations
Buena Vista
1,422 people
39 violations
Richland
1,450 people
4 violations
Talbotton
1,454 people
5 violations
Brooklet Water System
1,456 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,350
PFAS Treatment $525
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,275

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,275 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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

Should I use a water filter?
Emerson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Emerson serve?
Emerson serves approximately 1,435 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Emerson's water source?
Emerson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Emerson's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Emerson's service area?
The Emerson service area has a median household income of $80,694. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Emerson get its water?
Emerson's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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