Current Noncompliance GA

Waverly Hall

EPA ID: GA1450003 ยท 746 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waverly Hall (GA1450003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Waverly Hall show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 746 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

746
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
75
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
15
Contaminants Flagged
$266K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waverly Hall Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,290
Median Household Income
20,380
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waverly Hall serves a community with a median household income of $91,290 and an estimated 20,380 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Waverly Hall'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Waverly Hall compares to EPA limits

Mercury 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 6 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)
Nitrite 6 mg/L (as nitrogen) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

What This Means For You

Mercury at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 6 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Nitrite at 6 mg/L (as nitrogen) exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L (as nitrogen). Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 30 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 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 โ†’

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Waverly Hall (EPA ID: GA1450003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 746 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 62 resolved, 12 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 6 No
Cadmium Inorganic 6 No
Chromium Inorganic 6 No
Fluoride Inorganic 6 No
Selenium Inorganic 6 No
Nickel Inorganic 6 No
Nitrite Inorganic 6 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 6 No
Mercury Inorganic 6 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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 Waverly Hall (GA1450003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waverly Hall water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Waverly Hall serve?

Waverly Hall serves approximately 746 people across 5 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Waverly Hall get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Waverly Hall's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Chromium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Waverly Hall serve?
Waverly Hall serves approximately 746 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Waverly Hall's water source?
Waverly Hall draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waverly Hall's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Waverly Hall's service area?
The Waverly Hall service area has a median household income of $91,290. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waverly Hall get its water?
Waverly Hall'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waverly Hall (GA): 75 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1450003/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Waverly Hall (EPA ID: GA1450003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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