Barnesville Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in Barnesville, Georgia is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,852 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
10,852
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Barnesville, Georgia is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 10,852 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 Barnesville shows 2 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 2 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. 2 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
BARNESVILLE 10,725 0 Clean
FULLERS COMMUNITY PARK 127 2 Health

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 2019-07-27
8000 2019-07-27

TRI Facilities in Barnesville

Facility Total Releases
Continental Tire the Americas Llc/aldora Plant 258.6K lbs
Grain Craft - Barnesville 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnesville, Georgia water safe to drink?
Barnesville is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,852 people. 2 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 Barnesville have?
Barnesville water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Barnesville water?
Health-based violations for Barnesville water systems include the following contaminants: 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Barnesville?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Barnesville, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 10,852 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Barnesville get its drinking water?
Barnesville's water supply comes from 2 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 Barnesville?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Barnesville, Georgia, reporting a combined 258.6K 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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