Monitoring Violations GA

Buckhead

EPA ID: GA2110001 · 332 people served · 1 ZIP code

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Buckhead yields 3 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 332 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
332
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00205 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$353K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$87,407
Median Household Income
2,576
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Buckhead serves a community with a median household income of $87,407 and an estimated 2,576 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Buckhead'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Morgan 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Buckhead compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Buckhead (EPA ID: GA2110001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 332 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30625 in Buckhead.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

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

Violation History

7 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
30625 0.00205 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buckhead (GA2110001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buckhead water safe to drink?

Buckhead has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Buckhead serve?

Buckhead serves approximately 332 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Buckhead 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
0
Unknown Material
129
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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 332
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 Buckhead safe to drink?
Buckhead earns a B safety grade with 7 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Buckhead's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Buckhead serve?
Buckhead serves approximately 332 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Buckhead's water source?
Buckhead draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Buckhead's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00205 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Buckhead's service area?
The Buckhead service area has a median household income of $87,407. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Buckhead get its water?
Buckhead'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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