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SHELLMAN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,080 people · Georgia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
GA2430001
Violations
41

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

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

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 19, 2024Enforcement: 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: June 28, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: 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, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 31, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 SHELLMAN

Is SHELLMAN water safe to drink?

SHELLMAN water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 41 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SHELLMAN detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SHELLMAN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does SHELLMAN have any EPA violations?

Yes, SHELLMAN has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, MON. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does SHELLMAN serve?

SHELLMAN serves approximately 1,080 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Shellman.

What type of water does SHELLMAN provide?

SHELLMAN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA2430001.

How does SHELLMAN compare to other utilities in Georgia?

SHELLMAN scores 43/100 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

Shellman