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NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,218 people · Georgia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
GA1570004
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
3.70 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: March 25, 2025 – March 26, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – April 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – December 1, 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 NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY

Is NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY detected?

2 contaminants were tested in NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY serve?

NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 3,218 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Nicholson.

What type of water does NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY provide?

NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA1570004.

How does NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Georgia?

NICHOLSON WATER AUTHORITY scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Nicholson