Water System Report GA

Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill

EPA ID: GA1110124 · 246 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 246 people served.

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

246
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,206
Median Household Income
15,788
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill serves a community with a median household income of $57,206 and an estimated 15,788 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Surface Water

Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Fannin 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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 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.

System Overview

Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill (EPA ID: GA1110124) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 246 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill (GA1110124) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill serve?

Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill serves approximately 246 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
91
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 246
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?
Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill serve?
Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill serves approximately 246 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill's water source?
Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill's service area?
The Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill service area has a median household income of $57,206. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill get its water?
Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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