Water System Report GA

Dallas

EPA ID: GA2230000 · 4,770 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Dallas — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 4,770 residents.

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

4,770
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$255K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,724
Median Household Income
165,834
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dallas serves a community with a median household income of $84,724 and an estimated 165,834 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Dallas's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Paulding 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 5 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Metter
4,776 people
A 3 violations
Palmetto
4,718 people
C 3 violations
Dawson
4,857 people
A 3 violations
Tallapoosa
4,680 people
B 3 violations
B 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,460
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $320
Total Estimated Cost $2,380

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,380 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Dallas (EPA ID: GA2230000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 4,770 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 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 Dallas (GA2230000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Dallas serve?

Dallas serves approximately 4,770 people across 5 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Dallas get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
3,548
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,770
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?
Dallas meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dallas serve?
Dallas serves approximately 4,770 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Dallas's water source?
Dallas draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dallas's service area?
The Dallas service area has a median household income of $84,724. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dallas get its water?
Dallas's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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