Historical Compliance Records GA

Martinez Water Assoc.

EPA ID: GA0730010 ยท 150 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Martinez Water Assoc. (GA0730010): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. On record: Martinez Water Assoc., 4 violations, all resolved, 150 in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

150
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martinez Water Assoc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,750
Median Household Income
101,272
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martinez Water Assoc. serves a community with a median household income of $106,750 and an estimated 101,272 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Martinez Water Assoc.'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Martinez Water Assoc. compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Martinez Water Assoc. (EPA ID: GA0730010) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 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 Martinez Water Assoc. (GA0730010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martinez Water Assoc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Martinez Water Assoc.; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Martinez Water Assoc. serve?

Martinez Water Assoc. serves approximately 150 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Martinez Water Assoc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Martinez Water Assoc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Martinez Water Assoc. serve?
Martinez Water Assoc. serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Martinez Water Assoc.'s water source?
Martinez Water Assoc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Martinez Water Assoc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Martinez Water Assoc.'s service area?
The Martinez Water Assoc. service area has a median household income of $106,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Martinez Water Assoc. get its water?
Martinez Water Assoc.'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Martinez Water Assoc. (GA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0730010/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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