Current Noncompliance GA

Mountain Creek Grove Resort

EPA ID: GA3110111 ยท 191 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Creek Grove Resort (GA3110111): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Mountain Creek Grove Resort - the utility supplies approximately 191 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

191
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0092 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$299K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mountain Creek Grove Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,176
Median Household Income
3,984
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mountain Creek Grove Resort serves a community with a median household income of $71,176 and an estimated 3,984 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mountain Creek Grove Resort'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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Mountain Creek Grove Resort compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mountain Creek Grove Resort (EPA ID: GA3110111) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 191 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 30571 in Sautee Nacoochee.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0092 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.

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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.

  • 30571 - Sautee Nacoochee

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Creek Grove Resort (GA3110111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Creek Grove Resort water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mountain Creek Grove Resort serve?

Mountain Creek Grove Resort serves approximately 191 people across 1 ZIP code in Georgia.

Where does Mountain Creek Grove Resort get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mountain Creek Grove Resort's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mountain Creek Grove Resort serve?
Mountain Creek Grove Resort serves approximately 191 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mountain Creek Grove Resort's water source?
Mountain Creek Grove Resort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mountain Creek Grove Resort's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0092 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Creek Grove Resort's service area?
The Mountain Creek Grove Resort service area has a median household income of $71,176. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mountain Creek Grove Resort get its water?
Mountain Creek Grove Resort'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Creek Grove Resort (GA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga3110111/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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