A80/100
WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,410 people · Georgia
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
GA2950014
Violations
9
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 2013.
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 WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH.
Is WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. water safe to drink?
WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. water receives a grade of A (80/100), 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 WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. have any EPA violations?
Yes, WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. serve?
WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. serves approximately 3,410 people, Georgia.
What type of water does WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. provide?
WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA2950014.
How does WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. compare to other utilities in Georgia?
WALKER CO. RURAL WATER AUTH. scores 80/100 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.