Athens Water Quality
Georgia
The tap water in Athens, Georgia is served by 33 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 130,348 people. 20 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Athens, Georgia is delivered through 33 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 130,348 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 Athens shows 20 total violations across all 33 systems, of which 20 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 8000, 2950, 1038, 4006, 5000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM | 125,000 | 6 | Health |
| HALLMARK MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY | 753 | 0 | Clean |
| PORT BASS I (SC3750002) | 681 | 0 | Clean |
| PINEWOOD ESTATES NORTH | 581 | 0 | Clean |
| COUNTRY CORNERS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 390 | 0 | Clean |
| TIMBER LAKE I (SC3750006) | 283 | 0 | Clean |
| MADISON ACRES SUBDIVISION | 221 | 0 | Clean |
| PORTAGE TERRACE | 202 | 0 | Clean |
| CRESTMONT FARMS SUBDIVISION | 170 | 8 | Health |
| PORT BASS II (SC3750012) | 165 | 1 | Health |
| RAMBLE HILLS SUBDIVISION | 157 | 0 | Clean |
| THE ESTATES AT HAWKS LANDING WS | 157 | 0 | Clean |
| W & R FARMS MOBILE HOME PARK | 130 | 0 | Clean |
| OAKWOOD SUBDIVISION | 130 | 0 | Clean |
| FARM JUNCTION SUBDIVISION | 122 | 0 | Clean |
| BEAVER DAM ESTATES M. H. P. | 105 | 2 | Health |
| WINTHORPE / PECAN RIDGE SUBDIVISION | 103 | 0 | Clean |
| RIVERMIST SUBDIVISION | 97 | 0 | Clean |
| TIMBER LAKE II (SC3750007) | 93 | 0 | Clean |
| NAILS CREEK CROSSING | 89 | 0 | Clean |
| MOUNTAIN RIDGE SUBDIVISION | 86 | 0 | Clean |
| MILL RUN MHP | 78 | 0 | Clean |
| ARROW WOOD SUBDIVISION | 73 | 0 | Clean |
| CREEKSIDE AT RIVERSTONE | 73 | 0 | Clean |
| SUNSET BLUFF S/D | 68 | 3 | Health |
| CAMP LAKE CROSSING | 54 | 0 | Clean |
| BEARDEN ESTATES | 54 | 0 | Clean |
| RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION | 53 | 0 | Clean |
| SULFUR SPRINGS COMMUNITY PWS | 51 | 0 | Clean |
| CHARCLAR SUBDIVISION | 49 | 0 | Clean |
| MAPLE RIDGE SD | 41 | 0 | Clean |
| DUNBAR CROSSING | 39 | 0 | Clean |
| UPPER OCONEE BASIN WATER AUTH. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 8000 | 2024-08-29 |
| 2950 | 2022-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-07-01 |
| 1038 | 2022-01-01 |
| 1038 | 2022-01-01 |
| 1038 | 2022-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2021-07-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-04-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-04-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-04-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-04-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-01-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-01-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-01-01 |
| 4006 | 2017-01-01 |
| 5000 | 2004-12-29 |
| 5000 | 2000-01-01 |
TRI Facilities in Athens
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Certainteed LLC | 1.2M lbs |
| Power Partners LLC | 88.6K lbs |
| Pilgrim's Pride Athens Processing Plant | 78.5K lbs |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 72.4K lbs |
| Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc. | 44.6K lbs |
| Caterpillar | 7.3K lbs |
| Argos Athens Concrete Plant | 1 lbs |
| Thomas Concrete - Athens | 0 lbs |
| Morgan Concrete Co - Athens Plant 2 | 0 lbs |
| Carrier Transicold - Athens | 0 lbs |
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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.