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Community Water System · PWS GA0390013

Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base

Kings Bay, Georgia 31547 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 9,730 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

9,730
People served
44
EPA violations
22
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 44 drinking-water violations at Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base, 50% of them health-based - below the Georgia per-system average.

44
Total EPA violations on record
50%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
9,730
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base

Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base is a federal-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 9,730 residents in Kings Bay, Georgia (Camden County) through 820 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 44 total violations for this system , of which 22 (50%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 14 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2012.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 21 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Georgia, EPA tracks 2,382 public water systems serving 10,694,477 people, with 108,966 cumulative violations and 12,032 health-based violations on record. About 92% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 45.7 violations. Statewide, 102 of 254 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.2%).

Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base's 44 violations sit below the Georgia average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
9,730
Total Violations
44
Health-Based Violations
22
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Federal
Connections
820
County
Camden
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
22
Monitoring Violations
14
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 21 2008
Lead and Copper Rule MR 8 2000
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 2012
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 1992
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 1991

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFPeA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/7/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/7/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/7/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/7/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/21/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/21/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/21/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/21/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/21/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/21/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/21/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 2/21/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID GA0390013 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Georgia Drinking Water Authority

Georgia EPD, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base under EPA-delegated authority.

Open GA regulator portal

Source: Georgia EPD, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2012 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 SDWIS / GA0390013 / 7000
2008 TTHM MCL 21 SDWIS / GA0390013 / 2950
2000 Lead and Copper Rule MR 8 SDWIS / GA0390013 / 5000
1992 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / GA0390013 / 3100
1991 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / GA0390013 / 3100

How Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base Georgia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 44 45.7 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 22 5.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 40.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 9,730 4,490 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,382 regulated public water systems in Georgia.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base water safe to drink?
Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base (PWS ID: GA0390013) has 44 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 9,730 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base serve?
Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base serves 9,730 people in Kings Bay, Georgia. It is a Federal-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 820 service connections.
What type of violations does Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base have?
Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base has 44 total violations: 22 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 14 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base water?
No. Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base use?
Usn-Kings Bay Submarine Base uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.