Historical Compliance Records GA

Thunderbolt

EPA ID: GA0510006 ยท 2,556 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Thunderbolt (GA0510006): 28 EPA violations in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Thunderbolt, 28 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 2,556 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,556
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
15
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,805
Median Household Income
30,749
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Thunderbolt serves a community with a median household income of $49,805 and an estimated 30,749 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Thunderbolt'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Thunderbolt compares to EPA limits

Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Selenium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Selenium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 2 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Thunderbolt (EPA ID: GA0510006) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,556 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31404 in Savannah.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 28 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 26 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
January 1, 2025 Arsenic Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Arsenic Non-health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 2 DBP 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
0.0034 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.

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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 Thunderbolt (GA0510006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thunderbolt water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Thunderbolt; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Thunderbolt serve?

Thunderbolt serves approximately 2,556 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Thunderbolt get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Thunderbolt's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Selenium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Thunderbolt serve?
Thunderbolt serves approximately 2,556 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Thunderbolt's water source?
Thunderbolt draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Thunderbolt's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Thunderbolt's service area?
The Thunderbolt service area has a median household income of $49,805. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Thunderbolt get its water?
Thunderbolt'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Thunderbolt (GA): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0510006/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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