Historical Compliance Records GA

Bent Tree

EPA ID: GA2270003 ยท 3,185 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bent Tree (GA2270003): 2 violations on record since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Bent Tree's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 3,185 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,185
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$325K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bent Tree Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$79,879
Median Household Income
26,738
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bent Tree have a median household income of $79,879 and about 26,738 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bent Tree'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Homerville
3,210 people
5 violations
5 violations
Grantville
3,221 people
6 violations
Darien Water System
3,242 people
1 violation
Mount Vernon
3,243 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bent Tree (EPA ID: GA2270003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 3,185 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30143 in Jasper.

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
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0021 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Bent Tree (GA2270003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bent Tree water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bent Tree; 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 Bent Tree serve?

Bent Tree serves approximately 3,185 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Bent Tree get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Bent Tree serve? ▼
Bent Tree serves approximately 3,185 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bent Tree's water source? ▼
Bent Tree draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bent Tree's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0021 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bent Tree? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bent Tree have a median household income of $79,879 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bent Tree get its water? ▼
Bent Tree'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bent Tree (GA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2270003/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ga2270003,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bent Tree (GA): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2270003/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Bent Tree (EPA ID: GA2270003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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