Water System Report GA

Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base

EPA ID: GA0390013 · 9,730 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base — zero violations, five years, 9,730 served.

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

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
9,730
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$67,761
Median Household Income
23,976
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base serves a community with a median household income of $67,761 and an estimated 23,976 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Camden 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

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

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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

Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base (EPA ID: GA0390013) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 9,730 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)

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

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
31547 0.011 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 Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base (GA0390013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base serve?

Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base serves approximately 9,730 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
60
Unknown Material
548
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 9,730
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 Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base safe to drink?
Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base serve?
Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base serves approximately 9,730 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base's water source?
Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base's service area?
The Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base service area has a median household income of $67,761. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base get its water?
Usn-kings Bay Submarine Base'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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