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HOMER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,188 people · Georgia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0110000
Violations
31

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 HOMER

Is HOMER water safe to drink?

HOMER water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 31 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HOMER detected?

1 contaminants were tested in HOMER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does HOMER have any EPA violations?

Yes, HOMER has 31 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MON, MR. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does HOMER serve?

HOMER serves approximately 1,188 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Homer.

What type of water does HOMER provide?

HOMER 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 GA0110000.

How does HOMER compare to other utilities in Georgia?

HOMER scores 29/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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