Water Quality in ST. MARYS, GA (31558)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 31558.
20
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
20
Monitoring / Reporting
15
Resolved
What does this mean?
15 of 20 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 20 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (20 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 6, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 4, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 28, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 28, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 28, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 26, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(3)
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2022(5)
Public Notice
75
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
ST. MARYS (31558) has 20 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.