Current Noncompliance GA

Henderson Park

EPA ID: GA0290104 ยท 2,962 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Henderson Park (GA0290104): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Henderson Park shows 2 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 2,962 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,962
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
13
Contaminants Flagged
$364K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Henderson Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,767
Median Household Income
35,668
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
15%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Henderson Park serves a community with a median household income of $110,767 and an estimated 35,668 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Henderson Park'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

Infrastructure Risk

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Henderson Park compares to EPA limits

Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)
Nitrite 2 mg/L (as nitrogen) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

What This Means For You

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Nitrite at 2 mg/L (as nitrogen) exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L (as nitrogen). Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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3,018 people
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Sparta
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Henderson Park (EPA ID: GA0290104) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,962 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31324 in Richmond Hill.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 24 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Henderson Park (GA0290104) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Henderson Park serve?

Henderson Park serves approximately 2,962 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Henderson Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Henderson Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Chromium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Henderson Park serve?
Henderson Park serves approximately 2,962 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Henderson Park's water source?
Henderson Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Henderson Park's service area?
The Henderson Park service area has a median household income of $110,767. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Henderson Park get its water?
Henderson Park'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Henderson Park (GA): 26 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0290104/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Henderson Park (GA): 26 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0290104/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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