Water System Report GA

Toccoa Falls College

EPA ID: GA2570011 ยท 850 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Toccoa Falls College (GA2570011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Toccoa Falls College sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 850 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

850
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0048 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Toccoa Falls College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,096
Median Household Income
22,683
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Toccoa Falls College serves a community with a median household income of $50,096 and an estimated 22,683 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Toccoa Falls College'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Toccoa Falls College (EPA ID: GA2570011) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 850 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30577 in Toccoa.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0048 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 the full compliance record for Toccoa Falls College (GA2570011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toccoa Falls College water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Toccoa Falls College in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Toccoa Falls College serve?

Toccoa Falls College serves approximately 850 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Toccoa Falls College get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Toccoa Falls College meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Toccoa Falls College serve?
Toccoa Falls College serves approximately 850 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Toccoa Falls College's water source?
Toccoa Falls College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Toccoa Falls College's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0048 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Toccoa Falls College's service area?
The Toccoa Falls College service area has a median household income of $50,096. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Toccoa Falls College get its water?
Toccoa Falls College'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Toccoa Falls College Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2570011/
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