Historical Compliance Records GA

Waleska

EPA ID: GA0570024 ยท 4,657 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Waleska (GA0570024): 6 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Waleska recorded 6 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 4,657 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,657
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$409K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$97,684
Median Household Income
84,695
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Waleska have a median household income of $97,684 and about 84,695 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Waleska'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

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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4 violations
Tallapoosa
4,680 people
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Nashville
4,631 people
3 violations
2 violations
Palmetto
4,718 people
4 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Waleska (EPA ID: GA0570024) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 4,657 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 6 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Waleska (GA0570024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waleska water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Waleska; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Waleska serve?

Waleska serves approximately 4,657 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Waleska get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Waleska serve? ▼
Waleska serves approximately 4,657 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Waleska's water source? ▼
Waleska draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waleska's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Waleska? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Waleska have a median household income of $97,684 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waleska get its water? ▼
Waleska'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waleska (GA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0570024/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Waleska (EPA ID: GA0570024) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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