Water System Report GA

Hartford Water Authority

EPA ID: GA2350000 · 446 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Hartford Water Authority shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 446 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

446
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hartford Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,934
Median Household Income
24,983
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hartford Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $47,934 and an estimated 24,983 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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

Hartford Water Authority'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
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Dodge County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 5 violations
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C 19 violations
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437 people
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435 people
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0 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

Hartford Water Authority (EPA ID: GA2350000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 446 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 Hartford Water Authority (GA2350000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartford Water Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hartford Water Authority serve?

Hartford Water Authority serves approximately 446 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Hartford Water Authority 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
233
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: 446
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?
Hartford Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hartford Water Authority serve?
Hartford Water Authority serves approximately 446 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hartford Water Authority's water source?
Hartford Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hartford Water Authority's service area?
The Hartford Water Authority service area has a median household income of $47,934. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hartford Water Authority get its water?
Hartford Water Authority'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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