A86/100
FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 161,200 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA1170050
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 17, 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 FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER
Is FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER water safe to drink?
FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER detected?
76 contaminants were tested in FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.
How many people does FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER serve?
FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER serves approximately 161,200 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Cumming.
What type of water does FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER provide?
FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER 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 GA1170050.
How does FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER compare to other utilities in Georgia?
FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER scores 86/100 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.