B64/100
COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 92,907 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0770042
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 245.73 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 28, 2021Enforcement: 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 COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH.
Is COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. water safe to drink?
COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. detected?
76 contaminants were tested in COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. have any EPA violations?
Yes, COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. serve?
COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. serves approximately 92,907 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Newnan.
What type of water does COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. provide?
COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. 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 GA0770042.
How does COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. compare to other utilities in Georgia?
COWETA WATER & SEWER AUTH. scores 64/100 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.