Water System Report GA

Whigham

EPA ID: GA1310001 · 957 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Whigham shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 957 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

A · 88
Avg Safety Score
957
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whigham Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$53,596
Median Household Income
8,060
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whigham serves a community with a median household income of $53,596 and an estimated 8,060 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Groundwater

Whigham'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grady 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Whigham (EPA ID: GA1310001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 957 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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 Whigham (GA1310001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whigham water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Whigham serve?

Whigham serves approximately 957 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Whigham get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
387
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 957
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

Is water from Whigham safe to drink?
Whigham earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Whigham meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whigham serve?
Whigham serves approximately 957 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Whigham's water source?
Whigham draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whigham's service area?
The Whigham service area has a median household income of $53,596. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Whigham get its water?
Whigham'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.
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