Upton Junction Phase 11
EPA ID: GA0690083 · 192 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Upton Junction Phase 11 (GA0690083): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Upton Junction Phase 11 has 7 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 192 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upton Junction Phase 11 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Upton Junction Phase 11 have a median household income of $44,211 and about 17,464 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Upton Junction Phase 11's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Upton Junction Phase 11 (EPA ID: GA0690083) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 192 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31533 in Douglas.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 17 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 7, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 6 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | 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 | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 31533 - Douglas
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Upton Junction Phase 11 (GA0690083) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upton Junction Phase 11 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Upton Junction Phase 11 serve?
Upton Junction Phase 11 serves approximately 192 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Upton Junction Phase 11 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Upton Junction Phase 11 (GA): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0690083/
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