Water System Report GA

Western Estates

EPA ID: GA0330049 · 78 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Western Estates delivers safe water to 78 residents.

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

78
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,956
Median Household Income
15,073
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Estates serves a community with a median household income of $50,956 and an estimated 15,073 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Western Estates'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

About 2% of homes in Burke 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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

Western Estates (EPA ID: GA0330049) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 78 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30830 in Waynesboro.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Western Estates (GA0330049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Western Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Western Estates serve?

Western Estates serves approximately 78 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Western Estates 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
30
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 78
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

Should I use a water filter?
Western Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Western Estates serve?
Western Estates serves approximately 78 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Western Estates's water source?
Western Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Western Estates's service area?
The Western Estates service area has a median household income of $50,956. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Estates get its water?
Western Estates'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.
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