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Atlanta Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in Atlanta, Georgia is served by 32 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,094,805 people. 9 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

32
Water Systems
1,094,805
Population Served
9
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Atlanta, Georgia is delivered through 32 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,094,805 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 Atlanta shows 9 total violations across all 32 systems, of which 9 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 5200, 2456, 2950, 3100. 39 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
ATLANTA 1,089,893 5 Health
ST. JOHNS LANDING APARTMENTS 1,310 0 Clean
MARSH COVE CONDOS 350 2 Health
AZALEA MOBILE HOME PLAZA 300 0 Clean
SHADY OAKS SUBDIVISION 265 0 Clean
PLANTATION INN MOBILE ESTATES 229 0 Clean
AZALEA PARK SUBDIVISION 220 0 Clean
CRAWFORD COUNTY ESTATES 167 0 Clean
MHP OCALA AIR, LLC 150 0 Clean
CHANCE`S MOBILE HOME PARK 146 0 Clean
DEERWOOD S/D-GREEN PEACE RV PK 133 0 Clean
BEAVER HILL MOBILE HOME PARK 133 0 Clean
BIRD ROAD TRAILER PARK 107 0 Clean
PLANTATION MOBILE ESTATES 104 0 Clean
BRUNSWICK MOBILE HOME PARK 104 0 Clean
SOUTHERN PINES MH VILLAGE 104 0 Clean
242 VILLAGE SUBDIVISION 103 0 Clean
WOODLAND MOBILE HOME PARK 101 0 Clean
VENTURA VILLAGE 100 1 Health
ARROWHEAD CAMPSITES ; MHP 99 0 Clean
HOLIDAY MOBILE HOME PARK 94 0 Clean
MARIE'S MHP 88 0 Clean
BIRCHMORE HILLS SUBDIVISION 86 0 Clean
MHP JACKSONVILLE AIR, LLC 75 1 Health
SANDY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION 55 0 Clean
PLEASANT HILL SUBDIVISION 55 0 Clean
WALSH`S MOBILE HOME PARK 52 0 Clean
MURPHY MHP 51 0 Clean
OAK HAVEN RETIREMENT VILLAGE 40 0 Clean
NEWTONS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE 36 0 Clean
MILL CREEK ESTATES 29 0 Clean
OAK HILL MOBILE HOME PARK 26 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
5200 2025-02-01
5200 2025-02-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-07-01
2950 2017-10-01
3100 2016-01-01
3100 2016-01-01

TRI Facilities in Atlanta

Facility Total Releases
McDonough/atkinson Steam Electric Generating Plant 3.0M lbs
Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt LLC Atlanta 317.9K lbs
Mondelez Global LLC 72.5K lbs
The Whitaker Co 52.3K lbs
Spectra Metal Sales Inc CC700 43.5K lbs
Beko Technologies Corp 37.4K lbs
Harvard Chemical LLC 28.2K lbs
Winland Foods Inc. 23.0K lbs
Hudson Technologies Co 21.2K lbs
Svc Manufacturing 14.7K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta, Georgia water safe to drink? ▼
Atlanta is served by 32 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,094,805 people. 9 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 Atlanta have? ▼
Atlanta water systems have a total of 9 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 9 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Atlanta water? ▼
Health-based violations for Atlanta water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2456, 2950, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Atlanta? ▼
32 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Atlanta, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 1,094,805 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Atlanta get its drinking water? ▼
Atlanta's water supply comes from 32 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 Atlanta? ▼
Yes, 39 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Atlanta, Georgia, reporting a combined 3.6M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

Related Guides

Understanding Water Quality Violations
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Step-by-step guide to checking your local environment
Understanding EPA Data
How EPA collects and publishes environmental data

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.

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