Nicholson Water Authority
EPA ID: GA1570004 · 3,218 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nicholson Water Authority (GA1570004): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Records for Nicholson Water Authority show 5 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 3,218 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nicholson Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nicholson Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $59,086 and an estimated 35,421 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?
Nicholson Water Authority'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Nicholson Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Nicholson Water Authority (EPA ID: GA1570004) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 3,218 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
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.
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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 Nicholson Water Authority (GA1570004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicholson Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Nicholson Water Authority; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Nicholson Water Authority serve?
Nicholson Water Authority serves approximately 3,218 people across 4 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Nicholson Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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