What was found in Georgiana's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1552.5 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1581 µg/L — PINE APPLE WATER WORKS · 390 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 60.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 220 µg/L — PINE APPLE WATER WORKS · 390 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 94 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 216 µg/L — PINE APPLE WATER WORKS · 390 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 47 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.635 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 18 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.466 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.23 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.14 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.828 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.36 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1665 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.8380 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4865 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.4390 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.1800 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00084 mg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF · 2,889 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0130 mg/L — PINE APPLE WATER WORKS · 390 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Georgiana
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GEORGIANA, THE WW&SB OF THE CITY OF | 2,889 |
| PINE APPLE WATER WORKS | 390 |
Frequently asked questions about Georgiana tap water
Is Georgiana tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Georgiana. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Georgiana?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Georgiana, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Georgiana's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Georgiana include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.