A90/100
LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,379 people · Georgia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA1870043
Violations
7
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM
Is LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM serve?
LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,379 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Dahlonega.
What type of water does LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM provide?
LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM 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 GA1870043.
How does LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Georgia?
LUMPKIN CO. - 400 WATER SYSTEM scores 90/100 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.