What was found in Valdosta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0121 µg/L — OAK STREET SUBDIVISION · 829 people · 2024 | 2/49 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2026
Highest in the city: 0.0066 mg/L — ROGERS SUBDIVISION · 46 people · 2026 | 49/49 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2024 | 1/49 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2024 | 1/49 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2024 | 1/49 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDOSTA · 48,959 people · 2024 | 1/49 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: OAK STREET SUBDIVISION · 829 people · 2024 | 1/49 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Valdosta
Frequently asked questions about Valdosta tap water
Is Valdosta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Valdosta. 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 Valdosta?
49 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Valdosta, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Valdosta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Valdosta include PFOS, Lead, PFOA, PFBS, Pfhxa. 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.