Hazlehurst Water System
EPA ID: GA1610001 ยท 5,778 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hazlehurst Water System (GA1610001): 10 past health-based violations, since resolved. Hazlehurst Water System's record shows 18 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 5,778 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hazlehurst Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hazlehurst Water System serves a community with a median household income of $38,321 and an estimated 14,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hazlehurst Water System'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 Hazlehurst Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 11 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter โComparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
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
Hazlehurst Water System (EPA ID: GA1610001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 5,778 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31539 in Hazlehurst.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 25, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 15, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 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)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 31539 - Hazlehurst
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hazlehurst Water System (GA1610001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hazlehurst Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hazlehurst Water System; its 18 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Hazlehurst Water System serve?
Hazlehurst Water System serves approximately 5,778 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Hazlehurst Water System 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.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hazlehurst Water System (GA): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1610001/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ga1610001,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Hazlehurst Water System (GA): 10 Health Violations}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1610001/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ
Contact your utility
Hazlehurst Water System (EPA ID: GA1610001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.