Current Noncompliance GA

Mt. Walnut Subdivision

EPA ID: GA1470084 ยท 26 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mt. Walnut Subdivision (GA1470084): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Mt. Walnut Subdivision - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 26 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

26
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0105 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mt. Walnut Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,145
Median Household Income
16,520
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt. Walnut Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $57,145 and an estimated 16,520 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

Mt. Walnut Subdivision'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mt. Walnut Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Parrish Crossing
26 people
0 violations
0 violations
Raintree Village
41 people
1 violation
Lakeview Commons
49 people
1 violation
10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Mt. Walnut Subdivision (EPA ID: GA1470084) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 26 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30643 in Hartwell.

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: 0 resolved, 0 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
December 21, 2022 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0105 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 Mt. Walnut Subdivision (GA1470084) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt. Walnut Subdivision 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 Mt. Walnut Subdivision serve?

Mt. Walnut Subdivision serves approximately 26 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Mt. Walnut Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mt. Walnut Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. 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 Mt. Walnut Subdivision serve?
Mt. Walnut Subdivision serves approximately 26 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mt. Walnut Subdivision's water source?
Mt. Walnut Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mt. Walnut Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0105 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mt. Walnut Subdivision's service area?
The Mt. Walnut Subdivision service area has a median household income of $57,145. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mt. Walnut Subdivision get its water?
Mt. Walnut Subdivision'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.). Mt. Walnut Subdivision (GA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1470084/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Mt. Walnut Subdivision (EPA ID: GA1470084) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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