Dawsonville
EPA ID: GA0850000 · 4,433 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dawsonville (GA0850000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Dawsonville carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 4,433 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dawsonville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Dawsonville serves a community with a median household income of $88,953 and an estimated 33,191 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dawsonville's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Dawsonville (EPA ID: GA0850000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 4,433 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 30534 in Dawsonville.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 30534 - Dawsonville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dawsonville (GA0850000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawsonville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dawsonville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Dawsonville serve?
Dawsonville serves approximately 4,433 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Dawsonville get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dawsonville Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0850000/
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