Water System Report GA

Cherokee Club Resort

EPA ID: GA2850131 · 108 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Cherokee Club Resort has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 108 residents.

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

108
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cherokee Club Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,799
Median Household Income
5,555
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cherokee Club Resort serves a community with a median household income of $65,799 and an estimated 5,555 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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

Cherokee Club Resort'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Troup County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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 $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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

Cherokee Club Resort (EPA ID: GA2850131) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 108 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 31822 in Pine Mountain.

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

  • 31822 — Pine Mountain

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cherokee Club Resort (GA2850131) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherokee Club Resort water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cherokee Club Resort has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cherokee Club Resort serve?

Cherokee Club Resort serves approximately 108 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Cherokee Club Resort 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
38
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 108
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cherokee Club Resort meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cherokee Club Resort serve?
Cherokee Club Resort serves approximately 108 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cherokee Club Resort's water source?
Cherokee Club Resort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cherokee Club Resort's service area?
The Cherokee Club Resort service area has a median household income of $65,799. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cherokee Club Resort get its water?
Cherokee Club Resort'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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