Water Quality in Watkinsville, GA (30677)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 30677.

Past Health-Based Violations

13 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 47 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

22,616

Population

40

Water Systems

60

Violations (5yr)

13

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)

Oconee County

All resolved
Purchased surface water 31,323 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Reynolds Plantation

All resolved
Surface water 13,500 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Oconee Co.-Oakpoint

Groundwater 1,250 people served
0 violations

Holiday Shores Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 813 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tramalin Acres Subdivision

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Oconee Co-Hickory Hills

Groundwater 268 people served
0 violations

Sugar Bend-Lake Oconee S/D

All resolved
Groundwater 259 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oconee Co.-Tanglebrook S/D

Purchased surface water 240 people served
0 violations

Highlands On Haynes Creek S/D

All resolved
Groundwater 237 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Oconee Co.-Jennings Mill S/D

Purchased surface water 235 people served
0 violations

Oconee Co.-Bishop

Groundwater 229 people served
0 violations

Fernwood Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 218 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Trotter`S Ridge Subdivision

8 health-based
Groundwater 195 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oak Hills Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 192 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Salem Plantation Subdivision

5 health-based
Groundwater 157 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barnetts Bluff

All resolved
Groundwater 149 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ashland Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 140 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Elbert Co Fish & Game Club

All resolved
Groundwater 140 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Beaver Dam Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 124 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Emerald Shores Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oconee Co-Oak Ridge

Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations

River Bluff Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 105 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oconee Co-Hickory Ridge

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Oconee Co-Sherwood Forest

Groundwater 102 people served
0 violations

Water Oaks Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Bridges Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 97 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Old Mill Chase Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 95 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Harrowford Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 92 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Oconee Co-Eastville Village

Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations

Oconee Co-Skip Stone S/D

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Pinelake Campground, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bell View Shores Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 73 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Little Ones Academy

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Bridlegate S/D

All resolved
Groundwater 68 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Little Haynes Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 62 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Eaglewood Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wildwood Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 46 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oconee Co-Appalachee Pointe S/D

All resolved
Groundwater 46 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oconee Co-Crossing Subdivision

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Windward Chase Subdivision

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
11 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

36 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Watkinsville (30677) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.

Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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