Water System Report GA

Houston County-henderson

EPA ID: GA1530005 · 1,253 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Houston County-henderson earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,253 people.

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

1,253
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Houston County-henderson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,453
Median Household Income
109,375
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
58th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Houston County-henderson serves a community with a median household income of $84,453 and an estimated 109,375 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Houston County-henderson'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
32th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
62th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Houston County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% 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. 4 detections recorded. 4 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

Kingston
1,263 people
B 5 violations
Arlington
1,220 people
A 9 violations
Flovilla
1,292 people
B 0 violations
Enigma
1,296 people
A 12 violations
Pine Mountain Valley
1,209 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,580
PFAS Treatment $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,820

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 $1,820 (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

Houston County-henderson (EPA ID: GA1530005) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,253 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Houston County-henderson (GA1530005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston County-henderson water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Houston County-henderson serve?

Houston County-henderson serves approximately 1,253 people across 6 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Houston County-henderson 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
211
Unknown Material
250
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 1,253
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?
Houston County-henderson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Houston County-henderson serve?
Houston County-henderson serves approximately 1,253 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Houston County-henderson's water source?
Houston County-henderson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Houston County-henderson's service area?
The Houston County-henderson service area has a median household income of $84,453. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Houston County-henderson get its water?
Houston County-henderson'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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