What was found in Gray'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JONES COUNTY · 13,373 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 16.7 µg/L — GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JONES COUNTY · 13,373 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JONES COUNTY · 13,373 people · 2027
Highest in the city: 0.0017 mg/L — GRAY · 9,339 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Gray
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JONES COUNTY | 13,373 |
| GRAY | 9,339 |
Frequently asked questions about Gray tap water
Is Gray tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Gray. 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 Gray?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Gray, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gray's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gray include Lithium, PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, PFHXS. 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.