Water System Report GA

Helen

EPA ID: GA3110001 ยท 1,851 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Helen (GA3110001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Helen 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 1,851 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,851
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$304K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,827
Median Household Income
4,825
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Helen serves a community with a median household income of $73,827 and an estimated 4,825 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Helen's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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

Helen (EPA ID: GA3110001) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,851 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0012 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Helen (GA3110001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helen water safe to drink?

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

Helen serves approximately 1,851 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Helen get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Helen meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Helen serve?
Helen serves approximately 1,851 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Helen's water source?
Helen draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Helen's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Helen's service area?
The Helen service area has a median household income of $73,827. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Helen get its water?
Helen's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Helen Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga3110001/
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