Historical Compliance Records GA

Forest Heights Subdivision

EPA ID: GA0310015 ยท 835 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Forest Heights Subdivision (GA0310015): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Forest Heights Subdivision accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 835 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

835
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Forest Heights Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,036
Median Household Income
48,191
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Forest Heights Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $50,036 and an estimated 48,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Forest Heights 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Forest Heights Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment 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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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

Forest Heights Subdivision (EPA ID: GA0310015) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 835 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30458 in Statesboro.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
August 13, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Forest Heights Subdivision (GA0310015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Heights Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Forest Heights Subdivision; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Forest Heights Subdivision serve?

Forest Heights Subdivision serves approximately 835 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Forest Heights Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Forest Heights Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment 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 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 Forest Heights Subdivision serve?
Forest Heights Subdivision serves approximately 835 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Forest Heights Subdivision's water source?
Forest Heights Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Forest Heights Subdivision's service area?
The Forest Heights Subdivision service area has a median household income of $50,036. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Forest Heights Subdivision get its water?
Forest Heights 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Forest Heights Subdivision (GA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0310015/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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