Water System Report GA

Cherokee County-salacoa Area

EPA ID: GA0570075 ยท 465 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cherokee County-salacoa Area (GA0570075): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: Cherokee County-salacoa Area - zero violation entries, 465 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

465
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$440K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cherokee County-salacoa Area Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$113,346
Median Household Income
53,299
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cherokee County-salacoa Area have a median household income of $113,346 and about 53,299 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cherokee County-salacoa Area'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

18 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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System Overview

Cherokee County-salacoa Area (EPA ID: GA0570075) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 465 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30115 in Canton.

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
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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Cherokee County-salacoa Area (GA0570075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherokee County-salacoa Area water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cherokee County-salacoa Area 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 Cherokee County-salacoa Area serve?

Cherokee County-salacoa Area serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Cherokee County-salacoa Area get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Cherokee County-salacoa Area; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Cherokee County-salacoa Area serve? ▼
Cherokee County-salacoa Area serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cherokee County-salacoa Area's water source? ▼
Cherokee County-salacoa Area draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cherokee County-salacoa Area'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 Cherokee County-salacoa Area? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cherokee County-salacoa Area have a median household income of $113,346 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cherokee County-salacoa Area get its water? ▼
Cherokee County-salacoa Area'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.). Cherokee County-salacoa Area Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0570075/
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