Water System Report GA

Waynesboro

EPA ID: GA0330004 ยท 5,900 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waynesboro (GA0330004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Waynesboro posted zero EPA violations serving 5,900 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,900
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waynesboro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,291
Median Household Income
17,359
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waynesboro serves a community with a median household income of $47,291 and an estimated 17,359 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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

Waynesboro'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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.

System Overview

Waynesboro (EPA ID: GA0330004) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 5,900 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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 Waynesboro (GA0330004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waynesboro water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Waynesboro in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Waynesboro serve?

Waynesboro serves approximately 5,900 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Waynesboro 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
116

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

Should I use a water filter?
Waynesboro meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Waynesboro serve?
Waynesboro serves approximately 5,900 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Waynesboro's water source?
Waynesboro draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Waynesboro's service area?
The Waynesboro service area has a median household income of $47,291. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Waynesboro get its water?
Waynesboro'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.). Waynesboro Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0330004/
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  title  = {{Waynesboro Water Quality Report, GA}},
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