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Forest Park, GA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Forest Park, GA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Forest Park's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Clayton County Water Authority PWSID: GA0630000 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points

Lead was not detected and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points, running as high as 1.78 times the limit.

B

Forest Park earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: not detected
PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points
No violations since 2015
No violations currently open
Forest Park's lead level vs. all Georgia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: Not detected — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of Georgia utilities
Population Served
19914
~87365 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
None on record since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Not detected
Action level: 15 ppb
Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile — the result fell below the laboratory detection limit. That is not the same as an absence of lead in every tap, and older homes with lead service lines can still show higher readings.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

✓ No violations on record for this water system.
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

No violations are on record for this system since 2015. EPA records violations for every community water system, so this reflects a clean compliance history rather than missing data.

About the Main Water System

Utility Clayton County Water Authority
PWSID GA0630000
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 19,914
Service connections 87,365
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Park tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points. No violations are currently open.
Does Forest Park water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points, running as high as 1.78 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Forest Park? ▼
Clayton County Water Authority (PWSID GA0630000), one of 2 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 2026-03-23. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Forest Park Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
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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