Water System Report GA

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

B · 78
Avg Safety Score
4,433
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$337K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dawsonville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$88,953
Median Household Income
33,191
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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East Dublin
4,536 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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 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

Is water from Dawsonville safe to drink?
Dawsonville earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Dawsonville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dawsonville serve?
Dawsonville serves approximately 4,433 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dawsonville's water source?
Dawsonville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dawsonville's service area?
The Dawsonville service area has a median household income of $88,953. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dawsonville get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dawsonville Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0850000/
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