Holly Isles
EPA ID: GA2530007 · 572 people served · 9 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Holly Isles stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 572 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Holly Isles Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Holly Isles serves a community with a median household income of $43,195 and an estimated 90,353 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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?
Holly Isles'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 2% of homes in Dougherty County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Georgia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Holly Isles (EPA ID: GA2530007) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 572 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 31701 — Albany
- 31702 — Albany
- 31703 — Albany
- 31704 — Albany
- 31705 — Albany
- 31706 — Albany
- 31707 — Albany
- 31708 — Albany
- 31721 — Albany
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Holly Isles (GA2530007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holly Isles water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Holly Isles has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Holly Isles serve?
Holly Isles serves approximately 572 people across 9 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Holly Isles 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.