What was found in Rome'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 | 0.0933 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0148 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0188 µg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0111 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0173 µg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0135 µg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0113 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0109 µg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0061 µg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FLOYD COUNTY · 46,143 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0013 mg/L — ROME · 45,586 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rome
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLOYD COUNTY | 46,143 |
| ROME | 45,586 |
Frequently asked questions about Rome tap water
Is Rome tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Rome. 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 Rome?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rome, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rome's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rome include PFBS, Pfpea, PFOA, Pfhxa, Pfba. 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.