Water System Report GA

Abraham Baldwin Agri. College

EPA ID: GA2770004 · 4,405 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Abraham Baldwin Agri. College: clean, five years, 4,405 residents.

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

4,405
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Abraham Baldwin Agri. College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,794
Median Household Income
37,461
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Abraham Baldwin Agri. College serves a community with a median household income of $61,794 and an estimated 37,461 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Abraham Baldwin Agri. 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Tift County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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

Abraham Baldwin Agri. College (EPA ID: GA2770004) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 4,405 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Abraham Baldwin Agri. College (GA2770004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham Baldwin Agri. College water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Abraham Baldwin Agri. College has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Abraham Baldwin Agri. College serve?

Abraham Baldwin Agri. College serves approximately 4,405 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Abraham Baldwin Agri. College get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
34
Unknown Material
15
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 4,405
Reported to Georgia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Abraham Baldwin Agri. College meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Abraham Baldwin Agri. College serve?
Abraham Baldwin Agri. College serves approximately 4,405 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Abraham Baldwin Agri. College's water source?
Abraham Baldwin Agri. College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Abraham Baldwin Agri. College's service area?
The Abraham Baldwin Agri. College service area has a median household income of $61,794. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Abraham Baldwin Agri. College get its water?
Abraham Baldwin Agri. 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.
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