C49/100
SPARTA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,903 people · Georgia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
GA1410001
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 30, 2022 – March 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 SPARTA
Is SPARTA water safe to drink?
SPARTA water receives a grade of C (49/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SPARTA detected?
38 contaminants were tested in SPARTA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SPARTA have any EPA violations?
Yes, SPARTA has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, Other, MON. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does SPARTA serve?
SPARTA serves approximately 2,903 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Sparta.
What type of water does SPARTA provide?
SPARTA 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 GA1410001.
How does SPARTA compare to other utilities in Georgia?
SPARTA scores 49/100 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.