Water System Report GA

Young Harris

EPA ID: GA2810001 · 2,211 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Young Harris (GA2810001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Young Harris - zero violations, five years, 2,211 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,211
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$288K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Young Harris Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,122
Median Household Income
5,154
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Young Harris serves a community with a median household income of $65,122 and an estimated 5,154 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Young Harris'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Young Harris (EPA ID: GA2810001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 2,211 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30582 in Young Harris.

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
0.004 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Young Harris (GA2810001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Young Harris water safe to drink?

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

Young Harris serves approximately 2,211 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Young Harris get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Young Harris meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Young Harris serve?
Young Harris serves approximately 2,211 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Young Harris's water source?
Young Harris draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Young Harris's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Young Harris's service area?
The Young Harris service area has a median household income of $65,122. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Young Harris get its water?
Young Harris'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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