Monitoring Violations GA

Lake Lorraine Subdivision

EPA ID: GA0290009 · 573 people served · 1 ZIP code

While corrective steps may be in progress, Lake Lorraine Subdivision currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved — serving a population of approximately 573.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 92
Avg Safety Score
573
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$150K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Lorraine Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$65,395
Median Household Income
8,814
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Lorraine Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $65,395 and an estimated 8,814 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Lorraine Subdivision'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bulloch County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lake Lorraine Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Lake Lorraine Subdivision (EPA ID: GA0290009) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 573 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31308 in Ellabell.

Average Home Safety Score: A (92/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
31308 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Lake Lorraine Subdivision (GA0290009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Lorraine Subdivision water safe to drink?

Lake Lorraine Subdivision has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Lake Lorraine Subdivision serve?

Lake Lorraine Subdivision serves approximately 573 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Lake Lorraine Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
81
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 232
Reported to Georgia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lake Lorraine Subdivision safe to drink?
Lake Lorraine Subdivision earns a A safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lake Lorraine Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lake Lorraine Subdivision serve?
Lake Lorraine Subdivision serves approximately 573 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake Lorraine Subdivision's water source?
Lake Lorraine Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Lorraine Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Lorraine Subdivision's service area?
The Lake Lorraine Subdivision service area has a median household income of $65,395. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Lorraine Subdivision get its water?
Lake Lorraine Subdivision'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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