TOCCOA

PWSID: GA2570001 · Toccoa, GA · Serves 28,711 people

Health Violations

TOCCOA has 17 health-based violations out of 17 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
28,711
Total Violations
17
Health Violations
17
Source Type
Surface Water

TOCCOA (PWSID GA2570001) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 28,711 people in Toccoa, GA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Georgia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 17 total violations, with 17 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
GA2570001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Toccoa, GA
Population Served
28,711
Health Violations
Yes (17)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 12
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 5

Violation History (17)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOCCOA water safe to drink?
TOCCOA has 17 health-based violations out of 17 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does TOCCOA serve?
TOCCOA serves 28,711 people in Toccoa, GA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOCCOA have?
TOCCOA has 17 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 17 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOCCOA water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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