LAKE PARK, Georgia Tap Water Quality

2,790 people served · 12 water systems

Failing

LAKE PARK, Georgia is a small town with 2,790 residents served by a network of 12 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 31636.

LAKE PARK has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Radium and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) among the regulated contaminants associated with LAKE PARK's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

31636

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving LAKE PARK. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)disinfectant

EPA Code 2456 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

0.06 mg/L

Last Reading

.063 MG/L

First Reported

Apr 2025

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are the second major group of disinfection byproducts after TTHMs. They form by the same mechanism — chlorine reacting with organic matter — and pose similar long-term cancer risks. Utilities are required to test quarterly at distribution-system locations to track HAA5 levels.

Recommended precautions

→Activated carbon filtration removes most HAA5.
→Reverse osmosis is highly effective.
→Unlike TTHMs, HAA5 do not significantly off-gas. Use treatment rather than aeration.
→Long-term ingestion is the primary concern, not short-term skin contact.

Read the complete guide to Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4010 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

6 PCI/L

First Reported

Apr 2022

Most Recent

Jan 2023

What this violation means

Radium-226 and Radium-228 occur naturally in groundwater, particularly in regions with granite or sandstone aquifers. Long-term ingestion increases the risk of bone, sinus, and other cancers because radium concentrates in bone tissue.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
→Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
→Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.

Read the complete guide to Radium

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving LAKE PARK

OAK RIDGE VILLAGE

PWSID: GA0270036

121 served

STEEDLEY MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850314

105 served

LITTLE RIVER ESTATES MHP

PWSID: GA1010001

54 served

16 violations

BEAR BRANCH MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850273

39 served

LAKE PARK

PWSID: GA1850001

729 served

BEVEL CREEK SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850078

140 served

LOCH-WINN SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850054

337 served

BARKCO VILLAGE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850098

103 served

FAWN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA0270011

91 served

HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850076

229 served

5 violations

PEBBLE CREEK ESTATES

PWSID: GA1850066

432 served

TELFAIR ACRES SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850032

410 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAKE PARK, Georgia tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does LAKE PARK have?▼

LAKE PARK has 21 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 12 water systems serving 2,790 people.

What contaminants have been found in LAKE PARK water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 4010, 2456. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in LAKE PARK?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in LAKE PARK?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.