Water System Report GA

Iron City

EPA ID: GA2530001 · 359 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Iron City kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 359 people served.

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

359
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Iron City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Iron City'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Seminole 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Iron City (EPA ID: GA2530001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 359 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39859 in Iron City.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Iron City (GA2530001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron City water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Iron City serve?

Iron City serves approximately 359 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Iron City 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
63
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
115
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 359
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?
Iron City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Iron City serve?
Iron City serves approximately 359 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Iron City's water source?
Iron City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Iron City get its water?
Iron City'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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