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BOWDON — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,180 people · Georgia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0450000
Violations
24

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 17, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 1, 2022 – April 25, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 BOWDON

Is BOWDON water safe to drink?

BOWDON water receives a grade of D (32/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BOWDON detected?

31 contaminants were tested in BOWDON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BOWDON have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOWDON has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOWDON serve?

BOWDON serves approximately 6,180 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Bowdon.

What type of water does BOWDON provide?

BOWDON 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 GA0450000.

How does BOWDON compare to other utilities in Georgia?

BOWDON scores 32/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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