Monitoring Violations GA

Homerville

EPA ID: GA0650000 · 3,210 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Homerville accumulated 5 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 3,210 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

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

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
3,210
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0265 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$88K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2024) to 5 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$39,131
Median Household Income
10,475
Service Area Population
89%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Homerville serves a community with a median household income of $39,131 and an estimated 10,475 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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?

Groundwater

Homerville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Clinch 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Homerville compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

B 4 violations
Grantville
3,221 people
C 6 violations
0 violations
Bent Tree
3,185 people
0 violations
Darien Water System
3,242 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,380
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,980

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,980 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Homerville (EPA ID: GA0650000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 3,210 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
31630 0.0265 mg/L Yes N/A
31634 0.00031 mg/L No N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Homerville (GA0650000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homerville water safe to drink?

Homerville has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Homerville serve?

Homerville serves approximately 3,210 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Homerville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
118
Galvanized — Replacement Required
727
Unknown Material
667
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,210
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

Is water from Homerville safe to drink?
Homerville earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Homerville's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Homerville serve?
Homerville serves approximately 3,210 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Homerville's water source?
Homerville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Homerville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0265 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Homerville's service area?
The Homerville service area has a median household income of $39,131. EPA EJScreen data classifies 89% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Homerville get its water?
Homerville'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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