Tallulah Falls
EPA ID: GA2410001 · 169 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Tallulah Falls recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 169 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tallulah Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tallulah Falls'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.
About 1% of homes in Rabun 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Tallulah Falls (EPA ID: GA2410001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 169 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Tallulah Falls (GA2410001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallulah Falls water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Tallulah Falls has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Tallulah Falls serve?
Tallulah Falls serves approximately 169 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Tallulah Falls 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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