Bear Creek Subdivision
EPA ID: GA0710024 · 464 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bear Creek Subdivision (GA0710024): 1 violation on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Bear Creek Subdivision recorded 1 violation, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 464 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bear Creek Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bear Creek Subdivision have a median household income of $57,976 and about 7,070 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 80% 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?
Bear Creek Subdivision'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
Bear Creek Subdivision (EPA ID: GA0710024) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 464 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31771 in Norman Park.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate-Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0018 mg/L | 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.
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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.
- 31771 - Norman Park
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bear Creek Subdivision (GA0710024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Creek Subdivision water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bear Creek Subdivision; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bear Creek Subdivision serve?
Bear Creek Subdivision serves approximately 464 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Bear Creek Subdivision get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bear Creek Subdivision (GA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0710024/
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