What was found in Albany'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY · 101,245 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBANY · 101,245 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0058 mg/L — USMC-LOGISTICS · 3,350 people · 2023 | 6/6 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY · 101,245 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Albany
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALBANY | 101,245 |
| USMC-LOGISTICS | 3,350 |
| HOLLANDS FOLLY SUBDIVISION #1 | 356 |
| CREEKSIDE RV PARK | 240 |
| CARVER SUBDIVISION | 111 |
| HOLLANDS AND HATCHER S/D | 51 |
Frequently asked questions about Albany tap water
Is Albany tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Albany. 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 Albany?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Albany, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Albany's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Albany include PFBS, Lead, PFOS. 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.