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Experiment, GA Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Spalding County Water System PWSID: GA2550036 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit

Lead has not been reported for this system and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.9 times the limit.

B

Experiment earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations and PFAS, with state inspection findings. Lead not reported.

Lead: not reported
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
3 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Experiment's lead level vs. all Georgia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of Georgia utilities
Population Served
2847
~12383 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
3 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Action level: 15 ppb
No lead result has been reported for this system in the current window. That is a gap in state reporting, not a finding of safety.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2017 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

3 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Spalding County Water System
PWSID GA2550036
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 2,847
Service connections 12,383
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Experiment tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points. No violations are currently open.
Does Experiment water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.9 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Experiment? ▼
Spalding County Water System (PWSID GA2550036), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-11-07. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Experiment 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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