Health Violations Found GA 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
1,301
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$40,197
Median Household Income
2,775
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Reynolds compares to EPA limits

Uranium 11 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Bowman Water System
1,299 people
C 4 violations
Enigma
1,296 people
A 12 violations
0 violations
Flovilla
1,292 people
B 0 violations
Nahunta
1,315 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,245

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,125
10 years
$14,250
20 years
$28,500

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $14,250 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

8 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

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.

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
329
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
324
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,301
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

Is water from Reynolds safe to drink?
Reynolds has a C safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Reynolds's water?
Detected contaminants include Uranium, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Reynolds serve?
Reynolds serves approximately 1,301 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Reynolds's water source?
Reynolds draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Reynolds's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Reynolds's service area?
The Reynolds service area has a median household income of $40,197. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Reynolds get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Reynolds (EPA ID: GA2690001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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