Water Quality: Valdosta, GA
42 water systems • 77,511 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Valdosta is served by 42 public water systems with a combined service population of 77,511 people, and has 957 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 382 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Valdosta's violation count is 1370% above the national average for Georgia. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
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 Valdosta
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALDOSTA | GA1850002 | Groundwater | 48,959 | 40 |
| LOWNDES CO.-NORTH LOWNDES CO. WS | GA1850016 | Groundwater | 13,190 | 126 |
| LOWNDES CO-SOUTH LOWNDES | GA1850019 | Groundwater | 8,303 | 8 |
| SJ WATER, LLC | GA1730014 | Groundwater | 764 | 10 |
| LOWNDES CO.-CREEKSIDE WEST S/D | GA1850322 | Groundwater | 667 | 5 |
| SPRING HILL SUBDIVISION | GA1850285 | Groundwater | 535 | 11 |
| GREEN MEADOWS #2/QUAIL RUN | GA0270029 | Groundwater | 367 | 4 |
| LOWNDES CO.-ALAPAHA PLANTATION S/D | GA1850274 | Groundwater | 362 | 255 |
| COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION | GA1850324 | Groundwater | 311 | 4 |
| MILL POND PLANTATION | GA1730016 | Groundwater | 302 | 41 |
| BOYETTE FARMS | GA1730019 | Groundwater | 254 | 0 |
| QUARTERMAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION | GA1850320 | Groundwater | 230 | 4 |
| CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION | GA1850298 | Groundwater | 219 | 4 |
| FARMBROOK SUBDIVISION | GA1850301 | Groundwater | 216 | 2 |
| INDIAN LAKE HEIGHTS S/D | GA1850068 | Groundwater | 194 | 6 |
| LAUREN ESTATES SUBDIVISION | GA1850323 | Groundwater | 184 | 3 |
| WESTWIND FARM ESTATES MHP | GA1730013 | Groundwater | 176 | 8 |
| COUNTRYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1850015 | Groundwater | 176 | 108 |
| BROOKSIDE PRIME PROPERTIES-FHB | GA0270027 | Groundwater | 158 | 15 |
| HIDDEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION | GA1850065 | Groundwater | 146 | 9 |
| KINGSGATE SUBDIVISION | GA1850317 | Groundwater | 140 | 2 |
| BETHANY HILLS WATER SYSTEM | GA1850288 | Groundwater | 130 | 6 |
| SETTER POINTE SUBDIVISION | GA1850329 | Groundwater | 124 | 15 |
| UNION CREEK HEIGHTS S/D | GA1850127 | Groundwater | 119 | 9 |
| POINT NORTH SUBDIVISION | GA1850268 | Groundwater | 113 | 4 |
| WEST WINDS SUBDIVISION | GA1850051 | Groundwater | 111 | 7 |
| WIREGRASS MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1850313 | Groundwater | 97 | 34 |
| KELSEE CROSSING | GA1850333 | Groundwater | 95 | 15 |
| GREENBRIAR ESTATES | GA1850055 | Groundwater | 92 | 7 |
| CABANA COURT MHP | GA1270008 | Groundwater | 88 | 2 |
| SPORTSMANS COVE SUBDIVISION | GA1850216 | Groundwater | 86 | 13 |
| DEERWOOD TRAILER ESTATES HOA | GA1850049 | Groundwater | 84 | 12 |
| SOUTHERN POINTE SUBDIVISION | GA2750080 | Groundwater | 76 | 2 |
| TIGER CREEK MHP | GA1850303 | Groundwater | 73 | 10 |
| LOCH LAUREL MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1850059 | Groundwater | 68 | 6 |
| BARRETTS MOBILE HOME COURT | GA1850057 | Groundwater | 65 | 41 |
| DOGWOOD VILLAS | GA1850100 | Groundwater | 54 | 46 |
| PINEY WOOD SUBDIVISION | GA1850077 | Groundwater | 46 | 4 |
| PINE BREEZE TRAILER PARK | GA1850024 | Groundwater | 41 | 3 |
| RAINTREE VILLAGE | GA1850053 | Groundwater | 41 | 9 |
| PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK | GA1850067 | Groundwater | 30 | 42 |
| SHERWOOD MOBILE HAMLET | GA1850122 | Groundwater | 25 | 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.