Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority
EPA ID: GA1230000 · 13,010 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority (GA1230000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 13,010 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $73,512 and an estimated 29,821 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority (EPA ID: GA1230000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 13,010 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0023 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority (GA1230000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority serve?
Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority serves approximately 13,010 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ellijay-gilmer Company Water Authority: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1230000/
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