C50/100
BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,171 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0350051
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 2018.
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 BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS
Is BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS water safe to drink?
BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 11 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS serve?
BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS serves approximately 31,171 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Jackson.
What type of water does BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS provide?
BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG 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 GA0350051.
How does BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS compare to other utilities in Georgia?
BUTTS COUNTY/JACKSON/JENKINSBURG WS scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.