Current Noncompliance GA

Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority

EPA ID: GA2990001 ยท 10,657 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority (GA2990001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal compliance records for Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority list 1 open violation that has not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 10,657 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,657
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$104K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,123
Median Household Income
36,207
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $46,123 and an estimated 36,207 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Georgia

Barnesville
10,725 people
1 violation
Locust Grove
10,812 people
1 violation
Savannah-i & D
10,500 people
2 violations
Port Wentworth
11,000 people
8 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: GA2990001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 10,657 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority (GA2990001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority serve?

Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 10,657 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority 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
174

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 10,657 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority's water source?
Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority's service area?
The Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority service area has a median household income of $46,123. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority: 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga2990001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: GA2990001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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