South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest
EPA ID: GA1030087 · 340 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest (GA1030087): 2 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest accumulated 2 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 340 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest have a median household income of $65,395 and about 8,814 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest (EPA ID: GA1030087) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 340 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31308 in Ellabell.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2027-12-31 |
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.
- 31308 - Ellabell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest (GA1030087) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest serve?
South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest serves approximately 340 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Effingham Woods/effingham Forest: 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1030087/
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