Water System Report GA

Hembree Water

EPA ID: GA0570023 · 257 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Hembree Water has stayed completely violation-free for its 257 residents.

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

257
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$424K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$105,515
Median Household Income
113,639
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hembree Water serves a community with a median household income of $105,515 and an estimated 113,639 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Hembree Water's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cherokee 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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

C 15 violations
0 violations
0 violations
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Boyette Farms
254 people
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Hembree Water (EPA ID: GA0570023) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 257 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Hembree Water (GA0570023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hembree Water water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hembree Water serve?

Hembree Water serves approximately 257 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Hembree Water get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
98
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 2003-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 270
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?
Hembree Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hembree Water serve?
Hembree Water serves approximately 257 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hembree Water's water source?
Hembree Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hembree Water's service area?
The Hembree Water service area has a median household income of $105,515. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hembree Water get its water?
Hembree Water's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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