A83/100
QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,040 people · Georgia
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
GA2390008
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 29, 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 QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH.
Is QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. water safe to drink?
QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. 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 QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. detected?
1 contaminants were tested in QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. have any EPA violations?
Yes, QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. serve?
QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. serves approximately 1,040 people, Georgia.
What type of water does QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. provide?
QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA2390008.
How does QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. compare to other utilities in Georgia?
QUITMAN WATER & SEWER AUTH. 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.