Current Noncompliance GA

Morganton

EPA ID: GA1110003 ยท 1,768 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morganton (GA1110003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Morganton carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 1,768 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,768
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,020
Median Household Income
16,794
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morganton serves a community with a median household income of $58,020 and an estimated 16,794 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Morganton'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
7th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Morganton compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Martin
1,769 people
0 violations
Arnoldsville
1,763 people
5 violations
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Sky Valley
1,820 people
4 violations
4 violations

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.

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Morganton (EPA ID: GA1110003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,768 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0056 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 Morganton (GA1110003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morganton 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 Morganton serve?

Morganton serves approximately 1,768 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Morganton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Morganton's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 Morganton serve?
Morganton serves approximately 1,768 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Morganton's water source?
Morganton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Morganton's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Morganton's service area?
The Morganton service area has a median household income of $58,020. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Morganton get its water?
Morganton'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Morganton (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1110003/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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