Historical Compliance Records GA

Warm Springs

EPA ID: GA1990004 ยท 1,017 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Warm Springs (GA1990004): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. The five-year EPA compliance file for Warm Springs contains 2 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,017 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,017
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Warm Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,281
Median Household Income
12,178
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Warm Springs serves a community with a median household income of $63,281 and an estimated 12,178 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

Warm Springs'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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
7th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Warm Springs compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Lexington
1,015 people
29 violations
1 violation
Danielsville
1,022 people
12 violations
Ephesus
1,000 people
5 violations
Georgetown
999 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $833
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,233

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 $1,233 (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

Warm Springs (EPA ID: GA1990004) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,017 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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
September 7, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 7, 2022 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Warm Springs (GA1990004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warm Springs water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Warm Springs; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Warm Springs serve?

Warm Springs serves approximately 1,017 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Warm Springs get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Warm Springs's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Lead and Copper 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 Warm Springs serve?
Warm Springs serves approximately 1,017 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Warm Springs's water source?
Warm Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Warm Springs's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Warm Springs's service area?
The Warm Springs service area has a median household income of $63,281. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Warm Springs get its water?
Warm Springs'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Warm Springs (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1990004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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