Atlanta (GA) Water Quality

Atlanta is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 30213, 30291, 30303, 30306 - 30320, 30326 - 30328, 30336, 30337, 30342, 30350, 30363 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 104.23 µg/L. Some (15 of 48 or 31%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 1.96 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Atlanta water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (8)

17-beta-estradiol (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (24)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (8)

equilin (8)

estriol (8)

estrone (8)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (48)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (20)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (20)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorooctanoic acid (20)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (8)

testosterone (8)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Hemphill Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Chattahoochee Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Atlanta/Fulton WRC
Surface Water (SW)

Atlanta/Fulton WRC ConnectorEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

10745 Rivertown RoadDistribution System (DS)
6035-B LaGrange Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
1960 Donald Lee Holl.Distribution System (DS)
3939 Cascade-PalmettDistribution System (DS)
3355 Old Jonesboro RoadDistribution System (DS)
2349 Benjamin MaysDistribution System (DS)
106 Courtland StreetDistribution System (DS)
2353 Cheshire Bridge RoadDistribution System (DS)
850 Mt. Vernon HighwayDistribution System (DS)
2310 Aviation Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
2970 Howell Mill RoadDistribution System (DS)
390 Ferry LandingDistribution System (DS)
6255 Fulton Industrial Blvd.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
Atlanta/Newnan Rd. @ Co. LineMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Atlanta tap water safe to drink?

When was Atlanta last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 10th, 2024.