A86/100
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 204,000 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA2450000
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS
Is AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS water safe to drink?
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS detected?
76 contaminants were tested in AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS have any EPA violations?
Yes, AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS serve?
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS serves approximately 204,000 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Augusta.
What type of water does AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS provide?
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is GA2450000.
How does AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS compare to other utilities in Georgia?
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS scores 86/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.