Social Circle Water Quality

Georgia

Health Violations

The tap water in Social Circle, Georgia is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,470 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
5,470
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Social Circle, Georgia is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 5,470 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 Social Circle shows 6 total violations across all 1 system, of which 6 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. 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
SOCIAL CIRCLE 5,470 6 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 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2020-01-01

TRI Facilities in Social Circle

Facility Total Releases
Isonova Technologies LLC - Social Circle 330.2K lbs
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co 26.5K lbs
Takeda Pharmaceuticals 19.5K lbs
Masterack LLC 1 lbs
Standridge Color Corp 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social Circle, Georgia water safe to drink?
Social Circle is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,470 people. 6 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 Social Circle have?
Social Circle water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Social Circle water?
Health-based violations for Social Circle water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Social Circle?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Social Circle, Georgia, collectively covering approximately 5,470 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Social Circle get its drinking water?
Social Circle'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 Social Circle?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Social Circle, Georgia, reporting a combined 376.1K 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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