Water System Report GA

Usa-fort Stewart Main

EPA ID: GA1790024 · 27,573 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: Usa-fort Stewart Main — zero violations, five years, 27,573 served.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
27,573
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Usa-fort Stewart Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$51,090
Median Household Income
10,355
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Usa-fort Stewart Main serves a community with a median household income of $51,090 and an estimated 10,355 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: 43% 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

Usa-fort Stewart Main'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Liberty 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Usa-fort Stewart Main (EPA ID: GA1790024) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 27,573 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
31314 0.0025 mg/L No N/A
31315 0.0025 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Usa-fort Stewart Main (GA1790024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usa-fort Stewart Main water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Usa-fort Stewart Main has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Usa-fort Stewart Main serve?

Usa-fort Stewart Main serves approximately 27,573 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Usa-fort Stewart Main 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.

Samples collected
174

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
3,855
Unknown Material
2,912
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 27,573
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

Is water from Usa-fort Stewart Main safe to drink?
Usa-fort Stewart Main earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Usa-fort Stewart Main meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Usa-fort Stewart Main serve?
Usa-fort Stewart Main serves approximately 27,573 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Usa-fort Stewart Main's water source?
Usa-fort Stewart Main draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Usa-fort Stewart Main's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Usa-fort Stewart Main's service area?
The Usa-fort Stewart Main service area has a median household income of $51,090. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Usa-fort Stewart Main get its water?
Usa-fort Stewart Main'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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