Water Quality: Ellijay, GA
4 water systems • 16,083 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Ellijay is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 16,083 people, and has 83 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Ellijay's violation count is 27% above the national average for Georgia.
Water Systems Serving Ellijay
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIJAY-GILMER CO. WATER AUTH. | GA1230000 | Surface Water | 13,010 | 2 |
| EAGLES MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND | GA1230045 | Surface Water | 1,820 | 9 |
| WALNUT MOUNTAIN S/D POA | GA1230004 | Surface Water | 1,105 | 20 |
| CARTERS LAKE ESTATES | GA1230074 | Groundwater | 148 | 52 |
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.