Historical Compliance Records GA

Bear Creek Subdivision

EPA ID: GA0710024 ยท 464 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bear Creek Subdivision (GA0710024): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Bear Creek Subdivision, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 464 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

464
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$86K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bear Creek Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,976
Median Household Income
7,070
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bear Creek Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $57,976 and an estimated 7,070 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

Bear Creek Subdivision'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bear Creek Subdivision compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 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 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 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 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

What contaminants are in Bear Creek Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Bear Creek Subdivision serve?
Bear Creek Subdivision serves approximately 464 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bear Creek Subdivision's water source?
Bear Creek Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bear Creek Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bear Creek Subdivision's service area?
The Bear Creek Subdivision service area has a median household income of $57,976. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bear Creek Subdivision get its water?
Bear Creek Subdivision'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bear Creek Subdivision (GA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0710024/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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