Water System Report GA

Savannah-dutch Island

EPA ID: GA0510027 ยท 1,191 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Savannah-dutch Island (GA0510027): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Savannah-dutch Island sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,191 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,191
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$261K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Savannah-dutch Island Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,084
Median Household Income
34,649
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Savannah-dutch Island serves a community with a median household income of $66,084 and an estimated 34,649 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Savannah-dutch Island'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Savannah-dutch Island (EPA ID: GA0510027) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,191 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31406 in Savannah.

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
0.0025 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 Savannah-dutch Island (GA0510027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah-dutch Island water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Savannah-dutch Island 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 Savannah-dutch Island serve?

Savannah-dutch Island serves approximately 1,191 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Savannah-dutch Island get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Savannah-dutch Island meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Savannah-dutch Island serve?
Savannah-dutch Island serves approximately 1,191 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Savannah-dutch Island's water source?
Savannah-dutch Island draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Savannah-dutch Island's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Savannah-dutch Island's service area?
The Savannah-dutch Island service area has a median household income of $66,084. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Savannah-dutch Island get its water?
Savannah-dutch Island'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.). Savannah-dutch Island Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0510027/
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