Water System Report GA

Peaceful Valley

EPA ID: GA3110012 · 289 people served · 1 ZIP code

Peaceful Valley's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 289 residents year after year.

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

289
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Peaceful Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,592
Median Household Income
23,757
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Peaceful Valley serves a community with a median household income of $69,592 and an estimated 23,757 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Peaceful Valley'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in White 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Mitchell
285 people
B 1 violation
C 2 violations
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284 people
0 violations
Scotland
294 people
C 8 violations
Oconee
284 people
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Peaceful Valley (EPA ID: GA3110012) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 289 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30528 in Cleveland.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Peaceful Valley (GA3110012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peaceful Valley water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Peaceful Valley has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Peaceful Valley serve?

Peaceful Valley serves approximately 289 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Peaceful Valley get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
112
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 289
Reported to Georgia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Peaceful Valley meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Peaceful Valley serve?
Peaceful Valley serves approximately 289 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Peaceful Valley's water source?
Peaceful Valley draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Peaceful Valley's service area?
The Peaceful Valley service area has a median household income of $69,592. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Peaceful Valley get its water?
Peaceful Valley'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.
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