Current Noncompliance GA

Westwood Heights Subdivision

EPA ID: GA1030012 Β· 1,370 people served Β· 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Westwood Heights Subdivision (GA1030012): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Westwood Heights Subdivision shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 1,370.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,370
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Westwood Heights Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,196
Median Household Income
23,882
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Westwood Heights Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $82,196 and an estimated 23,882 residents across its service area.

πŸ’§ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Westwood Heights 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Westwood Heights Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter β†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Colbert Water System
1,374 people
0 violations
Mount Airy
1,384 people
3 violations
Broxton
1,353 people
5 violations
Ray City
1,345 people
0 violations
Marshallville
1,342 people
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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.)

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 $1,800 (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

Westwood Heights Subdivision (EPA ID: GA1030012) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,370 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31326 in Rincon.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
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
0.0013 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 Westwood Heights Subdivision (GA1030012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westwood Heights Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Westwood Heights Subdivision serve?

Westwood Heights Subdivision serves approximately 1,370 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Westwood Heights Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Westwood Heights Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Westwood Heights Subdivision serve?
Westwood Heights Subdivision serves approximately 1,370 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Westwood Heights Subdivision's water source?
Westwood Heights Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Westwood Heights Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Westwood Heights Subdivision's service area?
The Westwood Heights Subdivision service area has a median household income of $82,196. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Westwood Heights Subdivision get its water?
Westwood Heights 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. 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.). Westwood Heights Subdivision (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1030012/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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