Water Quality: Atlanta, GA
20 water systems • 1,091,954 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Atlanta is served by 20 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,091,954 people, and has 279 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Atlanta's violation count is 329% above the national average for Georgia. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Atlanta
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA | GA1210001 | Surface Water | 1,089,893 | 15 |
| AZALEA MOBILE HOME PLAZA | GA0510014 | Groundwater | 300 | 4 |
| PLANTATION INN MOBILE ESTATES | GA0510042 | Groundwater | 229 | 6 |
| CRAWFORD COUNTY ESTATES | GA0790008 | Groundwater | 167 | 15 |
| CHANCE`S MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0310174 | Groundwater | 146 | 6 |
| DEERWOOD S/D-GREEN PEACE RV PK | GA1030101 | Groundwater | 133 | 3 |
| BEAVER HILL MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1830039 | Groundwater | 133 | 10 |
| BIRD ROAD TRAILER PARK | GA0310178 | Groundwater | 107 | 1 |
| PLANTATION MOBILE ESTATES | GA0310189 | Groundwater | 104 | 6 |
| BRUNSWICK MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1270014 | Groundwater | 104 | 2 |
| SOUTHERN PINES MH VILLAGE | GA1270042 | Groundwater | 104 | 16 |
| WOODLAND MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1270037 | Groundwater | 101 | 34 |
| HOLIDAY MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0510031 | Groundwater | 94 | 76 |
| BIRCHMORE HILLS SUBDIVISION | GA2190023 | Groundwater | 86 | 10 |
| SANDY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION | GA0590007 | Groundwater | 55 | 11 |
| PLEASANT HILL SUBDIVISION | GA2190003 | Groundwater | 55 | 15 |
| WALSH`S MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1270036 | Groundwater | 52 | 22 |
| NEWTONS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE | GA0310062 | Groundwater | 36 | 17 |
| MILL CREEK ESTATES | GA0310060 | Groundwater | 29 | 5 |
| OAK HILL MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0310201 | Groundwater | 26 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.