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WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,723 people · Georgia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
GA0030001
Violations
25

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.023 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

13

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: November 5, 2022 – November 8, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 3, 2022 – November 8, 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 WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM

Is WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (23/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM serve?

WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,723 people, Georgia. The system provides water to 1 community: Willacoochee.

What type of water does WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM provide?

WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is GA0030001.

How does WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Georgia?

WILLACOOCHEE WATER SYSTEM scores 23/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Georgia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Willacoochee