Water System Report GA

Helen

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Helen (GA3110001): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Helen, the supplier serving 1,851 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,851
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$304K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,827
Median Household Income
4,825
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Helen have a median household income of $73,827 and about 4,825 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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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 2024-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Helen; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0012 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Helen? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Helen have a median household income of $73,827 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Helen Water Quality Report, GA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga3110001/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Helen Water Quality Report, GA}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga3110001/}
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