What was found in Talbotton'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 | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00086 mg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS · 4,028 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0017 mg/L — TALBOTTON · 1,454 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Talbotton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TALBOT COUNTY WATER WORKS | 4,028 |
| TALBOTTON | 1,454 |
Frequently asked questions about Talbotton tap water
Is Talbotton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Talbotton. 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 Talbotton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Talbotton, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Talbotton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Talbotton include PFBS, Pfhxa, PFOS, Pfpea, 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.