B69/100
ST. SIMONS ISLAND — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,249 people · Georgia
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
GA1270001
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 ST. SIMONS ISLAND
Is ST. SIMONS ISLAND water safe to drink?
ST. SIMONS ISLAND water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ST. SIMONS ISLAND detected?
66 contaminants were tested in ST. SIMONS ISLAND's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ST. SIMONS ISLAND have any EPA violations?
Yes, ST. SIMONS ISLAND has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, MCL, MRDL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does ST. SIMONS ISLAND serve?
ST. SIMONS ISLAND serves approximately 29,249 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Saint Simons Island.
What type of water does ST. SIMONS ISLAND provide?
ST. SIMONS ISLAND sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA1270001.
How does ST. SIMONS ISLAND compare to other utilities in Georgia?
ST. SIMONS ISLAND scores 69/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.