Water System Report GA

Louvale Community

EPA ID: GA2590010 · 388 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Louvale Community, 388 residents served.

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

388
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$46K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Louvale Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,771
Median Household Income
2,989
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Louvale Community serves a community with a median household income of $36,771 and an estimated 2,989 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Groundwater

Louvale Community'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Stewart 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

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System Overview

Louvale Community (EPA ID: GA2590010) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31815 in Lumpkin.

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 Louvale Community (GA2590010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louvale Community water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Louvale Community serve?

Louvale Community serves approximately 388 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Louvale Community 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
20
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
121
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 388
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?
Louvale Community meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Louvale Community serve?
Louvale Community serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Louvale Community's water source?
Louvale Community draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Louvale Community's service area?
The Louvale Community service area has a median household income of $36,771. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Louvale Community get its water?
Louvale Community'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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