Reynolds
EPA ID: GA2690001 · 1,301 people served · 1 ZIP code
Reynolds carries 10 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 1,301 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Reynolds Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Reynolds serves a community with a median household income of $40,197 and an estimated 2,775 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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?
Reynolds'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 1% of homes in Taylor County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Reynolds compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Uranium at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Uranium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Reynolds (EPA ID: GA2690001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,301 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 31076 in Reynolds.
Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Uranium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Uranium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Uranium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Uranium (EPA limit: 0.03 mg/L)
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk At-risk groups: people with kidney disease, pregnant women, rural residents on private wells in the western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31076 | 0.006 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 31076 — Reynolds
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Reynolds (GA2690001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reynolds water safe to drink?
Reynolds has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Reynolds serve?
Reynolds serves approximately 1,301 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.
Where does Reynolds 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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Reynolds (EPA ID: GA2690001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.