Current Noncompliance GA

Sea Island Company

EPA ID: GA1270025 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sea Island Company (GA1270025): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Sea Island Company shows 2 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,000 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sea Island Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$125,394
Median Household Income
17,697
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sea Island Company serves a community with a median household income of $125,394 and an estimated 17,697 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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

Sea Island Company'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sea Island Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Sea Island Company (EPA ID: GA1270025) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

2 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: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0039 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 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Sea Island Company (GA1270025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sea Island Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Sea Island Company serve?

Sea Island Company serves approximately 2,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Sea Island Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sea Island Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Sea Island Company serve?
Sea Island Company serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sea Island Company's water source?
Sea Island Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sea Island Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0039 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sea Island Company's service area?
The Sea Island Company service area has a median household income of $125,394. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sea Island Company get its water?
Sea Island Company'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.). Sea Island Company (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1270025/
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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

Sea Island Company (EPA ID: GA1270025) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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