Water System Report GA

John Alford Subdivision

EPA ID: GA1910009 · 989 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — John Alford Subdivision has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 989.

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

989
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for John Alford Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,504
Median Household Income
11,116
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The John Alford Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $48,504 and an estimated 11,116 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

John Alford Subdivision'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in McIntosh 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 5 violations
Georgetown
999 people
A 9 violations
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1,000 people
C 5 violations
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A 2 violations
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972 people
C 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

John Alford Subdivision (EPA ID: GA1910009) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 989 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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 John Alford Subdivision (GA1910009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Alford Subdivision water safe to drink?

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

How many people does John Alford Subdivision serve?

John Alford Subdivision serves approximately 989 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does John Alford Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
436
Unknown Material
0
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: 989
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?
John Alford Subdivision meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does John Alford Subdivision serve?
John Alford Subdivision serves approximately 989 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is John Alford Subdivision's water source?
John Alford Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of John Alford Subdivision's service area?
The John Alford Subdivision service area has a median household income of $48,504. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does John Alford Subdivision get its water?
John Alford Subdivision'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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