Historical Compliance Records GA

Surfside Club Estates

EPA ID: GA1390016 ยท 523 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Surfside Club Estates (GA1390016): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Surfside Club Estates logs 6 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 523 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

523
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$237K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Surfside Club Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,782
Median Household Income
68,364
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Surfside Club Estates serves a community with a median household income of $74,782 and an estimated 68,364 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Surfside Club Estates'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

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Surfside Club Estates compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 2 pCi/L (40% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L
Gross Beta 2 pCi/L (4% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Surfside Club Estates (EPA ID: GA1390016) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 523 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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.

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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 Surfside Club Estates (GA1390016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surfside Club Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Surfside Club Estates; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Surfside Club Estates serve?

Surfside Club Estates serves approximately 523 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Surfside Club Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Surfside Club Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Combined Radium, Gross Beta. 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 Surfside Club Estates serve?
Surfside Club Estates serves approximately 523 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Surfside Club Estates's water source?
Surfside Club Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Surfside Club Estates's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Surfside Club Estates's service area?
The Surfside Club Estates service area has a median household income of $74,782. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Surfside Club Estates get its water?
Surfside Club Estates'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.). Surfside Club Estates (GA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1390016/
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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

Surfside Club Estates (EPA ID: GA1390016) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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