Current Noncompliance GA

Line Creek Estates

EPA ID: GA1130034 ยท 252 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Line Creek Estates (GA1130034): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Line Creek Estates yields 3 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 252 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

252
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
17
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Line Creek Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,843
Median Household Income
22,530
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Line Creek Estates serves a community with a median household income of $113,843 and an estimated 22,530 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Line Creek Estates'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Line Creek Estates compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 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.
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Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,450 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Line Creek Estates (EPA ID: GA1130034) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 252 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 12 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP 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 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 Line Creek Estates (GA1130034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Line Creek Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Line Creek Estates serve?

Line Creek Estates serves approximately 252 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Line Creek Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Line Creek Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Selenium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Line Creek Estates serve?
Line Creek Estates serves approximately 252 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Line Creek Estates's water source?
Line Creek Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Line Creek Estates's service area?
The Line Creek Estates service area has a median household income of $113,843. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Line Creek Estates get its water?
Line Creek Estates'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.). Line Creek Estates (GA): 18 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1130034/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Line Creek Estates (GA): 18 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1130034/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Line Creek Estates (EPA ID: GA1130034) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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