Water System Report GA

Flowery Branch

EPA ID: GA1390000 · 4,594 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Flowery Branch — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 4,594 residents.

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

4,594
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Flowery Branch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,644
Median Household Income
38,300
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Flowery Branch serves a community with a median household income of $92,644 and an estimated 38,300 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Flowery Branch'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hall 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

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Nashville
4,631 people
B 5 violations
East Dublin
4,536 people
A 3 violations
Waleska
4,657 people
0 violations
C 14 violations
Butler
4,518 people
B 9 violations

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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Flowery Branch (EPA ID: GA1390000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 4,594 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30542 in Flowery Branch.

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

  • 30542 — Flowery Branch

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Flowery Branch (GA1390000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flowery Branch water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Flowery Branch serve?

Flowery Branch serves approximately 4,594 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Flowery Branch 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
22
Unknown Material
1,983
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.
Population served: 4,594
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?
Flowery Branch meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Flowery Branch serve?
Flowery Branch serves approximately 4,594 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Flowery Branch's water source?
Flowery Branch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Flowery Branch's service area?
The Flowery Branch service area has a median household income of $92,644. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Flowery Branch get its water?
Flowery Branch'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.
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