B73/100

MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,663 people · Georgia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
GA1950060
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: August 19, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: July 23, 2025 – September 26, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: August 23, 2022 – August 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2021 – July 6, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

Is MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. 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 MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?

MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 4,663 people, Georgia.

What type of water does MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?

MADISON COUNTY 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 GA1950060.

How does MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Georgia?

MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 73/100 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.