Current Noncompliance GA

Remerton

EPA ID: GA1850064 ยท 1,928 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Remerton (GA1850064): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Remerton's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,928 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,928
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$34,846
Median Household Income
31,495
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Remerton serves a community with a median household income of $34,846 and an estimated 31,495 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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

Remerton'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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Remerton compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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1,988 people
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2,000 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Remerton (EPA ID: GA1850064) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,928 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31601 in Valdosta.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Remerton (GA1850064) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remerton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Remerton serve?

Remerton serves approximately 1,928 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Remerton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Remerton's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Remerton serve?
Remerton serves approximately 1,928 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Remerton's water source?
Remerton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Remerton's service area?
The Remerton service area has a median household income of $34,846. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Remerton get its water?
Remerton'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Remerton (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1850064/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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