Water Quality in Athens, GA (30646)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 30646.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

8,460

Population

7

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Athens-Clarke Co Water System

3 health-based
Surface water 125,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 33,601 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Braselton

All resolved
Purchased surface water 20,469 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tranquility Forest Mhp

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Neese Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations

George Anna House

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Morningside Village Trailer Park

All resolved
Groundwater 46 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Athens (30646) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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