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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
101–125 of 565Fairburn
GA1210004 · 14,000 served
Savannah-wilmington Island
GA0510229 · 13,526 served
Reynolds Plantation
GA1330046 · 13,500 served
Jones County
GA1690002 · 13,373 served
Fort Valley Utility Commission
GA2250001 · 13,296 served
Lowndes Co.-north Lowndes Co. Ws
GA1850016 · 13,190 served
Ellijay-gilmer Co. Water Auth.
GA1230000 · 13,010 served
Eatonton Putnam Water & Sewer Auth
GA2370000 · 12,736 served
Douglas
GA0690002 · 12,706 served
Jefferson
GA1570003 · 12,690 served
Thomaston
GA2930000 · 12,482 served
Loganville
GA1350006 · 12,319 served
Effingham County Surface Water System
GA1030131 · 12,293 served
Haralson County Water Authority
GA1430007 · 12,220 served
Cordele
GA0810001 · 11,880 served
Larchmont Estates Subdivision
GA0510034 · 11,799 served
Towns County
GA2810007 · 11,791 served
Centerville
GA1530000 · 11,459 served
Commerce
GA1570001 · 11,340 served
The Landings Subdivision
GA0510033 · 11,058 served
Port Wentworth
GA0510002 · 11,000 served
Locust Grove
GA1510002 · 10,812 served
Barnesville
GA1710000 · 10,725 served
Satilla Regional Water & Sewer Auth.
GA2990001 · 10,657 served
Savannah-i & D
GA0510004 · 10,500 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
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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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Fairburn
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Savannah-wilmington Island
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Reynolds Plantation
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