Jefferson Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in Jefferson, Georgia is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 46,345 people. 8 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
46,345
Population Served
8
Total Violations
8
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Jefferson, Georgia is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 46,345 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 Jefferson shows 8 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 8 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 2950, 5000. 5 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
JACKSON COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY 33,601 7 Health
JEFFERSON 12,690 0 Clean
ARCADE MOBILE HOME PARK 54 1 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
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
5000 2004-12-29

TRI Facilities in Jefferson

Facility Total Releases
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. 3.4K lbs
H. Wilson Manufacturing Co. Inc. 50 lbs
Argos Jefferson Concrete Plant 0 lbs
Thomas Concrete - Jefferson 0 lbs
Morgan Concrete Co - Jefferson Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson, Georgia water safe to drink?
Jefferson is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 46,345 people. 8 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 Jefferson have?
Jefferson water systems have a total of 8 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 8 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Jefferson water?
Health-based violations for Jefferson water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Jefferson?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Jefferson, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 46,345 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Jefferson get its drinking water?
Jefferson's water supply comes from 3 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 Jefferson?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Jefferson, Georgia, reporting a combined 3.4K 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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