Historical Compliance Records GA 30 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws

EPA ID: GA1850016 ยท 13,190 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws (GA1850016): 30 past health-based violations, since resolved. Although 30 violations appeared on Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 13,190 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,190
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,579
Median Household Income
50,651
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws serves a community with a median household income of $68,579 and an estimated 50,651 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 52% 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

Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 15 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 15 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,150
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $11,190

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,095
10 years
$26,190
20 years
$52,380

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,750 (one-time) vs. $26,190 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

Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws (EPA ID: GA1850016) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 13,190 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 30 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 30 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
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 15 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 15 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 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 Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws (GA1850016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws; its 30 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws serve?

Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws serves approximately 13,190 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws serve?
Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws serves approximately 13,190 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws's water source?
Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws's service area?
The Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws service area has a median household income of $68,579. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws get its water?
Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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