Monitoring Violations GA

Register Water System

EPA ID: GA0310003 · 182 people served · 1 ZIP code

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Register Water System yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 182 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

A · 92
Avg Safety Score
182
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$54,567
Median Household Income
1,466
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Register Water System serves a community with a median household income of $54,567 and an estimated 1,466 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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

Register 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.

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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Register Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

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

Register Water System (EPA ID: GA0310003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 182 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30452 in Register.

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

8 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
May 27, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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
30452 0.0016 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Register Water System (GA0310003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Register Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Register Water System serve?

Register Water System serves approximately 182 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Register 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
84
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: 182
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 Register Water System safe to drink?
Register Water System earns a A safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Register Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Register Water System serve?
Register Water System serves approximately 182 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Register Water System's water source?
Register Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Register Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Register Water System's service area?
The Register Water System service area has a median household income of $54,567. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Register Water System get its water?
Register 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. 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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