Water Quality: Pooler, GA
10 water systems • 22,719 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pooler is served by 10 public water systems with a combined service population of 22,719 people, and has 112 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pooler's violation count is 72% above the national average for Georgia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, HAA5.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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 Pooler
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POOLER | GA0510001 | Surface Water | 21,187 | 6 |
| GARDEN ACRES ESTATES | GA0510026 | Groundwater | 525 | 4 |
| T & H MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0690059 | Groundwater | 324 | 10 |
| ENGLISH OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0310187 | Groundwater | 226 | 5 |
| REASONABLE LIVING | GA2450014 | Groundwater | 194 | 13 |
| TUSCULUM LIVING WATER SYSTEM | GA1030081 | Groundwater | 79 | 18 |
| SOUTH POINTE S/D | GA0690071 | Groundwater | 60 | 7 |
| COTTON HILL ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK | GA0690066 | Groundwater | 54 | 12 |
| EDWARDS MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1030099 | Groundwater | 38 | 5 |
| HUNTS MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1030084 | Groundwater | 32 | 32 |
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.