A83/100
PALMETTO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,718 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA1210008
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – September 17, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 11, 2021Enforcement: 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 PALMETTO
Is PALMETTO water safe to drink?
PALMETTO water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PALMETTO detected?
31 contaminants were tested in PALMETTO's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PALMETTO have any EPA violations?
Yes, PALMETTO has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does PALMETTO serve?
PALMETTO serves approximately 4,718 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Palmetto.
What type of water does PALMETTO provide?
PALMETTO sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is GA1210008.
How does PALMETTO compare to other utilities in Georgia?
PALMETTO scores 83/100 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.