Water System Report GA

Oak Park

EPA ID: GA1070002 · 281 people served · 1 ZIP code

Oak Park carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 281 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

281
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oak Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,301
Median Household Income
11,547
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oak Park serves a community with a median household income of $52,301 and an estimated 11,547 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?

Groundwater

Oak Park'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Toombs County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Oak Park (EPA ID: GA1070002) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 281 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30436 in Lyons.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oak Park (GA1070002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Oak Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Oak Park serve?

Oak Park serves approximately 281 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Oak Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
98
Unknown Material
21
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 281
Reported to Georgia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Oak Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oak Park serve?
Oak Park serves approximately 281 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Oak Park's water source?
Oak Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oak Park's service area?
The Oak Park service area has a median household income of $52,301. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oak Park get its water?
Oak Park'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.
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