HEPHZIBAH

PWSID: GA2450002 · Hephzibah, GA · Serves 6,941 people

Health Violations

HEPHZIBAH has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,941
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

HEPHZIBAH (PWSID GA2450002) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 6,941 people in Hephzibah, GA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Georgia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Georgia state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
GA2450002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hephzibah, GA
Population Served
6,941
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEPHZIBAH water safe to drink?
HEPHZIBAH has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does HEPHZIBAH serve?
HEPHZIBAH serves 6,941 people in Hephzibah, GA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HEPHZIBAH have?
HEPHZIBAH has 2 total violations on record spanning 2016–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HEPHZIBAH water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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