Water System Report GA

Hawkinsville

EPA ID: GA2350001 ยท 7,491 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hawkinsville (GA2350001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Hawkinsville stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 7,491 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,491
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0048 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,310
Median Household Income
10,726
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hawkinsville serves a community with a median household income of $48,310 and an estimated 10,726 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Hawkinsville'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Hawkinsville (EPA ID: GA2350001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 7,491 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31036 in Hawkinsville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0048 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Hawkinsville (GA2350001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawkinsville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hawkinsville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Hawkinsville serve?

Hawkinsville serves approximately 7,491 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Hawkinsville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hawkinsville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hawkinsville serve?
Hawkinsville serves approximately 7,491 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hawkinsville's water source?
Hawkinsville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hawkinsville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0048 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hawkinsville's service area?
The Hawkinsville service area has a median household income of $48,310. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hawkinsville get its water?
Hawkinsville'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.). Hawkinsville Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2350001/
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