Water System Report GA

Milner

EPA ID: GA1710001 · 2,249 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Milner kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 2,249 people served.

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

2,249
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,974
Median Household Income
3,800
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Milner serves a community with a median household income of $67,974 and an estimated 3,800 residents across its service area.

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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Milner's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lamar 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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2,211 people
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2,211 people
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2,291 people
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Lakeview Utilities
2,200 people
0 violations
Berry College
2,200 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Milner (EPA ID: GA1710001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,249 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30257 in Milner.

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 Milner (GA1710001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milner water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Milner has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Milner serve?

Milner serves approximately 2,249 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Milner get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
283
Unknown Material
444
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 2,249
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?
Milner meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Milner serve?
Milner serves approximately 2,249 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Milner's water source?
Milner draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Milner's service area?
The Milner service area has a median household income of $67,974. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Milner get its water?
Milner's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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