Current Noncompliance GA

Cumberland Springs

EPA ID: GA2550002 ยท 122 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cumberland Springs (GA2550002): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Cumberland Springs number 4 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 122 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

122
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$210K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cumberland Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,134
Median Household Income
29,472
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
42%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cumberland Springs have a median household income of $70,134 and about 29,472 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 42% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Cumberland Springs's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 10 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cumberland Springs (EPA ID: GA2550002) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 122 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30224 in Griffin.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 17, 2023 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 19, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 8 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0027 mg/L No 2026-06-30

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Cumberland Springs (GA2550002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cumberland Springs water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Cumberland Springs serve?

Cumberland Springs serves approximately 122 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Cumberland Springs get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 15 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cumberland Springs serve? ▼
Cumberland Springs serves approximately 122 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cumberland Springs's water source? ▼
Cumberland Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cumberland Springs's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0027 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cumberland Springs? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cumberland Springs have a median household income of $70,134 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 42% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cumberland Springs get its water? ▼
Cumberland Springs's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cumberland Springs (GA): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2550002/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cumberland Springs (GA): 15 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2550002/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cumberland Springs (EPA ID: GA2550002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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