Current Noncompliance GA

Spencefield Airport

EPA ID: GA0710021 ยท 544 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spencefield Airport (GA0710021): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Spencefield Airport has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 544 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

544
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spencefield Airport Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,775
Median Household Income
11,071
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spencefield Airport serves a community with a median household income of $51,775 and an estimated 11,071 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Spencefield Airport'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Spencefield Airport compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Spencefield Airport (EPA ID: GA0710021) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 544 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31788 in Moultrie.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
April 7, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

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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 Spencefield Airport (GA0710021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spencefield Airport water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Spencefield Airport serve?

Spencefield Airport serves approximately 544 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Spencefield Airport get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Spencefield Airport's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Spencefield Airport serve?
Spencefield Airport serves approximately 544 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Spencefield Airport's water source?
Spencefield Airport draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Spencefield Airport's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Spencefield Airport's service area?
The Spencefield Airport service area has a median household income of $51,775. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Spencefield Airport get its water?
Spencefield Airport'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spencefield Airport (GA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0710021/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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