Water System Report GA

River's Reach

EPA ID: GA3050080 · 115 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for River's Reach — the supplier serving 115 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

115
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for River's Reach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,663
Median Household Income
24,038
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The River's Reach serves a community with a median household income of $54,663 and an estimated 24,038 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

River's Reach'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Wayne 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% 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

River's Reach (EPA ID: GA3050080) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 115 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for River's Reach (GA3050080) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River's Reach water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, River's Reach has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does River's Reach serve?

River's Reach serves approximately 115 people across 4 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does River's Reach get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
River's Reach meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does River's Reach serve?
River's Reach serves approximately 115 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is River's Reach's water source?
River's Reach draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of River's Reach's service area?
The River's Reach service area has a median household income of $54,663. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does River's Reach get its water?
River's Reach'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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