WASHINGTON

PWSID: GA3170002 · Washington, GA · Serves 6,490 people

Health Violations

WASHINGTON has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,490
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Surface Water

WASHINGTON (PWSID GA3170002) 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 6,490 people in Washington, GA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Georgia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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)
GA3170002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Washington, GA
Population Served
6,490
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 7 7

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WASHINGTON water safe to drink?
WASHINGTON has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 WASHINGTON serve?
WASHINGTON serves 6,490 people in Washington, GA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WASHINGTON have?
WASHINGTON has 7 total violations on record spanning 2024–2025. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WASHINGTON water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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