Jekyll Island Authority
EPA ID: GA1270028 · 2,541 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jekyll Island Authority (GA1270028): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Jekyll Island Authority has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 2,541 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jekyll Island Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jekyll Island Authority serves a community with a median household income of $83,297 and an estimated 15,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jekyll Island Authority'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.
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
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
Jekyll Island Authority (EPA ID: GA1270028) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,541 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0078 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)
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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 Jekyll Island Authority (GA1270028) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jekyll Island Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Jekyll Island 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 Jekyll Island Authority serve?
Jekyll Island Authority serves approximately 2,541 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Jekyll Island Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jekyll Island Authority Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1270028/
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