Water System Report GA

Sandersville

EPA ID: GA3030005 ยท 7,776 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sandersville (GA3030005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Sandersville - zero violations, five years, 7,776 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 98
Avg Safety Score
7,776
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$128K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$37,089
Median Household Income
15,446
Service Area Population
87%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sandersville serves a community with a median household income of $37,089 and an estimated 15,446 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 87% 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

Sandersville'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Sandersville (EPA ID: GA3030005) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 7,776 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (98/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0034 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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 Sandersville (GA3030005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandersville water safe to drink?

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

Sandersville serves approximately 7,776 people across 3 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Sandersville 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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sandersville safe to drink?
Sandersville earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Sandersville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sandersville serve?
Sandersville serves approximately 7,776 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sandersville's water source?
Sandersville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sandersville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sandersville's service area?
The Sandersville service area has a median household income of $37,089. EPA EJScreen data classifies 87% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sandersville get its water?
Sandersville'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sandersville Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga3030005/
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  title  = {{Sandersville Water Quality Report, GA}},
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