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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
26–50 of 565Newton Co. Water-sewerage Auth
GA2170004 · 74,364 served
Bartow County
GA0150001 · 70,243 served
Marietta Board of Lights and Water
GA0670005 · 60,100 served
Cumming
GA1170000 · 58,661 served
Catoosa Util. Dist. Authority
GA0470000 · 56,670 served
Calhoun
GA1290000 · 53,090 served
Carroll County
GA0450001 · 51,592 served
Winder
GA0130002 · 51,540 served
Valdosta
GA1850002 · 48,959 served
Newnan Utilities
GA0770002 · 48,451 served
Floyd County
GA1150001 · 46,143 served
Rome
GA1150002 · 45,586 served
Walton Co. Water & Sewer Auth.
GA2970008 · 45,230 served
Brunswick
GA1270000 · 44,739 served
Lagrange
GA2850001 · 41,852 served
Smyrna
GA0670007 · 40,508 served
Spalding County Water System
GA2550036 · 40,430 served
Statesboro
GA0310004 · 36,846 served
Walker County Water Authority
GA2950003 · 36,000 served
Perry
GA1530006 · 35,493 served
East Point
GA1210003 · 33,712 served
Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority
GA1570117 · 33,601 served
Thomasville
GA2750005 · 32,613 served
Hinesville
GA1790000 · 32,471 served
Oconee County
GA2190000 · 31,323 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.
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Newton Co. Water-sewerage Auth
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Bartow County
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Marietta Board of Lights and Water
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