Water Quality in Ellijay, GA (30540)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 30540.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,582
Population
16
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Ellijay-Gilmer Co. Water Auth.
Eagles Mountain Campground
All resolvedOakland Elementary School
Gilmer Cnty Water System
Blackberry Mountain
Lakeside Mobile Home Park
All resolvedWagon Wheel Restaurant
North Georgia Medical Center
Carters Lake Estates
All resolvedGilmer Co Bd Of Ed-Cherry Log
Heartchan
All resolvedGilmer Co Correctional Inst
Promise Land Ministries - Narrow Way
All resolvedQuarles Mobile Home Park
Sue`S Log Cabin Restaurant
Camp Highland
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ellijay (30540) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.