Water System Report GA

Deerwood Water Systems, Inc.

EPA ID: GA1170013 · 405 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 405 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

405
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$474K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$133,028
Median Household Income
191,371
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
13%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $133,028 and an estimated 191,371 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Deerwood Water Systems, Inc.'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Forsyth 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

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $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

Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. (EPA ID: GA1170013) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 405 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. (GA1170013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. serve?

Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. serves approximately 405 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. 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
183
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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 405
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?
Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. serve?
Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. serves approximately 405 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Deerwood Water Systems, Inc.'s water source?
Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Deerwood Water Systems, Inc.'s service area?
The Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. service area has a median household income of $133,028. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. get its water?
Deerwood Water Systems, Inc.'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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