Dekalb County
EPA ID: GA0890001 · 743,000 people served · 48 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dekalb County (GA0890001): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Dekalb County filed 1 violation - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 743,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dekalb County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Dekalb County serves a community with a median household income of $77,339 and an estimated 1,445,442 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dekalb County'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
Detected Contaminants
How Dekalb County compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment 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. 89 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.
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
Dekalb County (EPA ID: GA0890001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 743,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 48 ZIP codes across 18 communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0055 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.
This system serves 48 ZIP codes:
30002 · 30012 · 30021 · 30030 · 30032 30033 · 30034 · 30035 · 30038 · 30039 30047 · 30058 · 30072 · 30079 · 30083 30084 · 30087 · 30088 · 30092 · 30093 30094 · 30273 · 30281 · 30288 · 30294 30297 · 30303 · 30306 · 30307 · 30308 30309 · 30312 · 30313 · 30315 · 30316 30317 · 30319 · 30322 · 30324 · 30329 30334 · 30338 · 30340 · 30341 · 30345 30346 · 30350 · 30360
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dekalb County (GA0890001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dekalb County water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dekalb County; 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 Dekalb County serve?
Dekalb County serves approximately 743,000 people across 48 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Dekalb County get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #18 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Georgia)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dekalb County (GA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga0890001/
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What You Can Do
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