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Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Athens-Clarke Co Water System PWSID: GA0590000 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.50 ppb — 23% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
4 violations since 2015, 3 health-based
No violations currently open
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s lead level vs. all Georgia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.50 ppb — 23% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 26% of Georgia utilities
Population Served
97987
~40300 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
4 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
23% of EPA action level
3.50 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

4 violations are on record since 2015, of which 3 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Athens-Clarke Co Water System
PWSID GA0590000
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 97,987
Service connections 40,300
Systems serving this area 20
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the action level.
Does Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)? ▼
Athens-Clarke Co Water System (PWSID GA0590000), one of 20 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-02-12. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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