Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. (GA) Water Quality

Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. is a large public water system in EPA region 04 that provides tap water for the 30220, 30259, 30265, 30276 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

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Contaminants
Facilities
FAQ

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 45.041 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

45.041µg/L

1719 Bohannon Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	37.566 µg/L ⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
124 Haynes Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	45.041 µg/L ⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

1719 Bohannon Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	7.608 µg/L
124 Haynes Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	13.175 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

1719 Bohannon Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	44.414 µg/L
124 Haynes Road Distribution System	5/7/2019 75 months ago	56.975 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	10/23/2018 81 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	10/23/2018 81 months ago	<0.09 µg/L Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 281.78 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

281.78µg/L

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	.884 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	281.78 µg/L ⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	10/23/2018 81 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Finished Water Tap BT Brown Water Plant	5/7/2019 75 months ago	<0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry to Dist. System Hugh Murphy Well Plant	2/5/2019 78 months ago	<0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility Name	Water Type/Source
BT Brown Water Plant	Surface Water (SW)
Distribution System	Multiple sources (MX)
Hugh Murphy Well Plant	Ground Water (GW)

FAQ

Is Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. tap water safe to drink?

When was Coweta Water & Sewer Auth. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between October 23rd, 2018 and May 7th, 2019.