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PORT WENTWORTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,000 people · Georgia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA0510002
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.010 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2023 – October 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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, 2022 – September 29, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 15, 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 PORT WENTWORTH

Is PORT WENTWORTH water safe to drink?

PORT WENTWORTH water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PORT WENTWORTH detected?

31 contaminants were tested in PORT WENTWORTH's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PORT WENTWORTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, PORT WENTWORTH has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does PORT WENTWORTH serve?

PORT WENTWORTH serves approximately 11,000 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Port Wentworth.

What type of water does PORT WENTWORTH provide?

PORT WENTWORTH 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 GA0510002.

How does PORT WENTWORTH compare to other utilities in Georgia?

PORT WENTWORTH scores 59/100 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

Port Wentworth