A87/100
MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 60,100 people · Georgia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
GA0670005
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 368.56 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER
Is MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER water safe to drink?
MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. 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 MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER detected?
76 contaminants were tested in MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER serve?
MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER serves approximately 60,100 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Marietta.
What type of water does MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER provide?
MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER 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 GA0670005.
How does MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER compare to other utilities in Georgia?
MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER scores 87/100 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.