Alpharetta Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in Alpharetta, Georgia is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 434,971 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
434,971
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Alpharetta, Georgia is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 434,971 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Alpharetta shows 3 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0700. 11 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Georgia drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
NORTH FULTON COUNTY 434,517 0 Clean
BRIAR PATCH MOBILE HOME PARK 162 0 Clean
COOKS MOBILE HOME PARK 108 0 Clean
MACON MANOR ESTATES, LLC 89 0 Clean
JEFFERSON ESTATES MHP 57 3 Health
SYLVANIA MOBILE HOME PARK 38 0 Clean
ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES 0 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0700 2023-07-01
0700 2020-05-01
0700 2020-05-01

TRI Facilities in Alpharetta

Facility Total Releases
Solvay Specialty Polymers USA Llc-Alpharetta 24.5K lbs
Innovative Water Care LLC 12.9K lbs
L3HARRIS Aviation Products Inc 429 lbs
Roto-Die Co Inc. 9 lbs
Thomas Concrete - Alpharetta 0 lbs
Argos Alpharetta Ready Mix 0 lbs
Chemence Inc. 0 lbs
Hopewell Designs Inc. 0 lbs
Ready Mix USA LLC - Alpharetta Plant 0 lbs
Wikoff Color Corp 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpharetta, Georgia water safe to drink?
Alpharetta is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 434,971 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Alpharetta have?
Alpharetta water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Alpharetta water?
Health-based violations for Alpharetta water systems include the following contaminants: 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Alpharetta?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Alpharetta, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 434,971 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Alpharetta get its drinking water?
Alpharetta's water supply comes from 7 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Alpharetta?
Yes, 11 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Alpharetta, Georgia, reporting a combined 37.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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