Water Quality in Newton, GA (39870)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39870.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are15 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,794
Population
4
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Newton
Big House-Attapulgus
All resolvedIchauway # 1
Ichauway #2
All resolvedContaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Newton (39870) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15, 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.