A93/100
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 56,670 people · Georgia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0470000
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY
Is CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY serve?
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY serves approximately 56,670 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Ringgold.
What type of water does CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY provide?
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is GA0470000.
How does CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Georgia?
CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY scores 93/100 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.