What was found in Georgia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 258 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 518 µg/L — GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 340 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 52 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 41 µg/L — GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2012 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27.8 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.97 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.42 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.98 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RHODESIDE ACRES · 65 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT · 500 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0250 mg/L — GEORGIA STATION · 120 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Georgia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTH GEORGIA FIRE DISTRICT | 500 |
| GEORGIA STATION | 120 |
| RHODESIDE ACRES | 65 |
Frequently asked questions about Georgia tap water
Is Georgia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Georgia. 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 Georgia?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Georgia, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Georgia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Georgia include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Barium, TTHM. 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.