Water System Report GA

Houston County-feagin Mill

EPA ID: GA1530021 ยท 92,971 people served ยท 11 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Houston County-feagin Mill (GA1530021): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Houston County-feagin Mill reported no EPA violations for its service population of 92,971.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
92,971
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$81,507
Median Household Income
210,786
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
51th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Houston County-feagin Mill serves a community with a median household income of $81,507 and an estimated 210,786 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: 38% 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

Houston County-feagin Mill'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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. 6 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
B 0 violations
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86,934 people
0 violations
Dalton Utilities
99,315 people
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Albany
101,245 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $200
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:

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 $1,600 (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-feagin Mill (EPA ID: GA1530021) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 92,971 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 11 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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

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 Houston County-feagin Mill (GA1530021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston County-feagin Mill water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Houston County-feagin Mill in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Houston County-feagin Mill serve?

Houston County-feagin Mill serves approximately 92,971 people across 11 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Houston County-feagin Mill get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Houston County-feagin Mill safe to drink?
Houston County-feagin Mill earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Houston County-feagin Mill 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-feagin Mill serve?
Houston County-feagin Mill serves approximately 92,971 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Houston County-feagin Mill's water source?
Houston County-feagin Mill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Houston County-feagin Mill's service area?
The Houston County-feagin Mill service area has a median household income of $81,507. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Houston County-feagin Mill get its water?
Houston County-feagin Mill'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.). Houston County-feagin Mill, GA: Serves 93K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1530021/
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