Cumberland Springs
EPA ID: GA2550002 · 122 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cumberland Springs (GA2550002): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 4 violations at Cumberland Springs remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 122 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cumberland Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cumberland Springs serves a community with a median household income of $70,134 and an estimated 29,472 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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?
Cumberland Springs'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Cumberland Springs compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
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
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
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 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 17, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 19, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | N/A |
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.
- 30224 - Griffin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cumberland Springs (GA): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2550002/
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