Water Quality: Leesburg, GA
5 water systems • 25,009 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Leesburg is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 25,009 people, and has 83 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Leesburg's violation count is 27% above the national average for Georgia. Contaminants associated with violations include Lead.
Contaminants Found
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Leesburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY | GA1770068 | Groundwater | 20,194 | 47 |
| LEESBURG | GA1770000 | Groundwater | 3,629 | 11 |
| LEE STATE PRISON | GA1770015 | Groundwater | 886 | 8 |
| LEE CO.CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER | GA1770074 | Groundwater | 246 | 16 |
| PINEVIEW MOBILE ESTATES | GA1770008 | Groundwater | 54 | 1 |
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.