B73/100
CALHOUN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 53,090 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA1290000
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.011 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 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 2016.
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 CALHOUN
Is CALHOUN water safe to drink?
CALHOUN water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CALHOUN detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CALHOUN's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CALHOUN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CALHOUN has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CALHOUN serve?
CALHOUN serves approximately 53,090 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Calhoun.
What type of water does CALHOUN provide?
CALHOUN 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 GA1290000.
How does CALHOUN compare to other utilities in Georgia?
CALHOUN scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.