Water System Report GA

Scott Water & Sewer Authority

EPA ID: GA1670001 · 238 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Scott Water & Sewer Authority, 238 residents served.

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

238
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scott Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,168
Median Household Income
2,679
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scott Water & Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $60,168 and an estimated 2,679 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Scott Water & Sewer 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Emanuel County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Scott Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: GA1670001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 238 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31002 in Adrian.

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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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 Scott Water & Sewer Authority (GA1670001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Scott Water & Sewer Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Scott Water & Sewer Authority serve?

Scott Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 238 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Scott Water & Sewer Authority 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:

2
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
15
Unknown Material
65
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: 238
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?
Scott Water & Sewer Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scott Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Scott Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 238 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Scott Water & Sewer Authority's water source?
Scott Water & Sewer Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scott Water & Sewer Authority's service area?
The Scott Water & Sewer Authority service area has a median household income of $60,168. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Scott Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
Scott Water & Sewer 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.
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