Monitoring Violations GA

Brooklet Water System

EPA ID: GA0310000 · 1,456 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Brooklet Water System encountered 2 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 1,456 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

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

A · 89
Avg Safety Score
1,456
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brooklet Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$61,295
Median Household Income
71,568
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brooklet Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,295 and an estimated 71,568 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

Brooklet Water System'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.

Low 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 Brooklet Water System compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Talbotton
1,454 people
B 11 violations
Richland
1,450 people
A 22 violations
Omega
1,436 people
A 1 violation
Emerson
1,435 people
B 0 violations
Blythe
1,482 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,600 (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

Brooklet Water System (EPA ID: GA0310000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,456 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (89/100)

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

Violation History

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

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP 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
30415 0.0007 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 Brooklet Water System (GA0310000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklet Water System water safe to drink?

Brooklet Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Brooklet Water System serve?

Brooklet Water System serves approximately 1,456 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Brooklet Water System 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
840
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: 1,456
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 Brooklet Water System safe to drink?
Brooklet Water System earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Brooklet Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Brooklet Water System serve?
Brooklet Water System serves approximately 1,456 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Brooklet Water System's water source?
Brooklet Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Brooklet Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Brooklet Water System's service area?
The Brooklet Water System service area has a median household income of $61,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brooklet Water System get its water?
Brooklet Water System'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Brooklet Water System (EPA ID: GA0310000) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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