Big Oak Estates
EPA ID: GA1770003 · 116 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Big Oak Estates (GA1770003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Big Oak Estates shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 116 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Big Oak Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Big Oak Estates serves a community with a median household income of $58,748 and an estimated 45,017 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?
Big Oak Estates'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable 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
Big Oak Estates (EPA ID: GA1770003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 116 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0136 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Big Oak Estates (GA1770003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Oak Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Big Oak Estates in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Big Oak Estates serve?
Big Oak Estates serves approximately 116 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Big Oak Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Big Oak Estates Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1770003/
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