Clay County Water System
EPA ID: GA0610029 · 1,085 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Clay County Water System (GA0610029): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Clay County Water System accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,085 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Clay County Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Clay County Water System serves a community with a median household income of $45,417 and an estimated 1,919 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Clay County Water System'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Clay County Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
Clay County Water System (EPA ID: GA0610029) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,085 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 39851 in Fort Gaines.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 39851 - Fort Gaines
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clay County Water System (GA0610029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay County Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Clay County Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Clay County Water System serve?
Clay County Water System serves approximately 1,085 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Clay County Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clay County Water System (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0610029/
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