PELHAM

PWSID: GA2050003 · Pelham, GA · Serves 4,007 people

Health Violations

PELHAM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,007
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

PELHAM (PWSID GA2050003) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,007 people in Pelham, GA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Georgia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Manganese. Recorded violations span 2024–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Georgia state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
GA2050003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Pelham, GA
Population Served
4,007
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Manganese 15 15

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Manganese Yes Jul 1, 2025
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2025
Manganese Yes Jan 1, 2025
Manganese Yes Jan 1, 2025
Manganese Yes Oct 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Oct 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Oct 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Jul 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Jul 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Jul 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2024
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PELHAM water safe to drink?
PELHAM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does PELHAM serve?
PELHAM serves 4,007 people in Pelham, GA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PELHAM have?
PELHAM has 15 total violations on record spanning 2024–2025. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PELHAM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Manganese.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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