East Point Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in East Point, Georgia is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 33,712 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
33,712
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in East Point, Georgia is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 33,712 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 East Point shows 4 total violations across all 1 system, of which 4 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 0200, 2456. 4 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
EAST POINT 33,712 4 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
0200 2024-08-01
0200 2024-08-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-07-01

TRI Facilities in East Point

Facility Total Releases
The Pittsburgh Paints Co. 121.9K lbs
Brenntag Mid-South Inc. 27.0K lbs
Reddy Ice-Atlanta (449) 12.3K lbs
William C. Meredith Co. Inc. 143 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Point, Georgia water safe to drink?
East Point is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 33,712 people. 4 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 East Point have?
East Point water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in East Point water?
Health-based violations for East Point water systems include the following contaminants: 0200, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve East Point?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves East Point, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 33,712 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does East Point get its drinking water?
East Point's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 East Point?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in East Point, Georgia, reporting a combined 161.2K 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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