What was found in Thomson'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 | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THOMSON-MCDUFFIE CO W&S COMM · 21,312 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: THOMSON-MCDUFFIE CO W&S COMM · 21,312 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Thomson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| THOMSON-MCDUFFIE CO W&S COMM | 21,312 |
Frequently asked questions about Thomson tap water
Is Thomson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Thomson. 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 Thomson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Thomson, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Thomson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Thomson include PFBS, Lead. 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.