Historical Compliance Records GA

Bartow

EPA ID: GA1630001 ยท 419 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bartow (GA1630001): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Bartow had 3 violations, all cleared, 419 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

419
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bartow Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,485
Median Household Income
4,079
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bartow serves a community with a median household income of $46,485 and an estimated 4,079 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Bartow'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bartow compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Carlton
419 people
1 violation
0 violations
1 violation
Stapleton
433 people
4 violations
Jersey
435 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Bartow (EPA ID: GA1630001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 419 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Arsenic 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
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 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 Bartow (GA1630001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartow water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bartow; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bartow serve?

Bartow serves approximately 419 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Bartow get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bartow's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Bartow serve?
Bartow serves approximately 419 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bartow's water source?
Bartow draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bartow's service area?
The Bartow service area has a median household income of $46,485. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bartow get its water?
Bartow'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bartow (GA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1630001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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