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WaterSafety

Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia · PWSID: GA1210001

F
Water Safety Score
10/100
1,089,893
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
5
Health Violations
5
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Total Trihalomethanes0.081 mg/l80 mg/lExceeds LimitOct 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.062 mg/l60 mg/lExceeds LimitJul 1, 2018
Total Coliform (TCR)2.5 % positive5 % positiveWithin LimitJul 1, 2024

Violation History

Total Trihalomethanes
Health-BasedOct 1, 2017 - Jan 31, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109527
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedJul 1, 2018 - Jul 24, 2019
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109543
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedOct 1, 2018 - Jul 24, 2019
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109543
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedJan 1, 2019 - Jul 24, 2019
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109543
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedApr 1, 2019 - Jul 24, 2019
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109544
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109551
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109551
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 1109552

Frequently Asked Questions

Atlanta has a Water Safety Score of F (10/100). The system serves 1,089,893 people and has 5 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Atlanta has 5 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.