Water System Report GA

Omega

EPA ID: GA2770000 · 1,436 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Omega (GA2770000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Omega has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,436.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,436
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$134K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Omega Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,443
Median Household Income
13,069
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Omega serves a community with a median household income of $68,443 and an estimated 13,069 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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

Omega'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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
Flood Insurance $1,850
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

Omega (EPA ID: GA2770000) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,436 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0026 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.

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 Omega (GA2770000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omega water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Omega 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 Omega serve?

Omega serves approximately 1,436 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Omega get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Omega meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Omega serve?
Omega serves approximately 1,436 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Omega's water source?
Omega draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Omega's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Omega's service area?
The Omega service area has a median household income of $68,443. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Omega get its water?
Omega'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

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