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Hahira, GA Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Hahira PWSID: GA1850000 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 5.30 ppb, 35% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Hahira earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: 5.30 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
30 violations since 2015, 30 health-based
No violations currently open
Hahira's lead level vs. all Georgia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 5.30 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 15% of Georgia utilities
Population Served
3258
~1496 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
30 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
35% of EPA action level
5.30 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 5.30 ppb, 35% 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
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.07 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.079 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.077 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.065 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.071 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.075 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.086 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.084 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.078 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.08 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.087 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.061 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.078 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.079 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2019 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.074 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.072 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 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

30 violations are on record since 2015, of which 30 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Hahira
PWSID GA1850000
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 3,258
Service connections 1,496
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hahira tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 5.30 ppb, 35% of the action level.
Does Hahira water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Hahira? ▼
Hahira (PWSID GA1850000), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-10. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Hahira Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
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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