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Georgia Water Quality
565
Utilities in database
10.4M
Residents served
0
With open violations
245
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Georgia public drinking water is served by 565 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 10.4 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 245 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 28% of GA residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Georgia's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Georgia
Georgia has 565 community water systems serving approximately 10.4 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include disinfection byproducts, nitrates, arsenic. 28% of Georgia residents rely on private wells. EPD holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Georgia systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Georgia
401–425 of 565Pike Co - Rural Delvelopment Division
GA2310027 · 1,080 served
Sardis
GA0330002 · 1,053 served
Canon Water System
GA1190000 · 1,048 served
Screven
GA3050002 · 1,043 served
Quitman Water & Sewer Auth.
GA2390008 · 1,040 served
Azalea Point
GA1030126 · 1,037 served
Glenwood
GA3090001 · 1,034 served
Danielsville
GA1950003 · 1,022 served
Burkhalter - Shadowbrook -talon's Lake
GA0310232 · 1,020 served
Sanctuary Cove Water System
GA0390056 · 1,018 served
Warm Springs
GA1990004 · 1,017 served
Lexington
GA2210001 · 1,015 served
Ephesus
GA1490006 · 1,000 served
Georgetown
GA2390000 · 999 served
Lakeside Farms / Bloomingdale
GA1030010 · 993 served
Rutledge Water System
GA2110003 · 993 served
John Alford Subdivision
GA1910009 · 989 served
Lumber City
GA2710002 · 977 served
Cranston Bluff-waterford Landing
GA0290071 · 975 served
Echols County
GA1010000 · 972 served
Woodbury
GA1990005 · 961 served
Homeland
GA0490017 · 961 served
Whigham
GA1310001 · 957 served
Poulan
GA3210001 · 956 served
Carnesville Water System
GA1190001 · 954 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Georgia
These contaminants appear most frequently in Georgia utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
City Water Reports in Georgia
Tap water quality pages for Georgia cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Georgia
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Georgia labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Georgia
Pike Co - Rural Delvelopment Division
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Sardis
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Canon Water System
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Georgia
245 water systems in Georgia with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Georgia drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Georgia drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Georgia
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Georgia Drinking Water
Does Georgia drinking water have PFAS?
245 Georgia water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Georgia water utilities have open violations?
Browse Georgia utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Georgia?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from GA tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Georgia PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Georgia water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Georgia Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-17