The Orchard Development (GA) Water Quality

The Orchard Development is a small public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of Manganese was 990 µg/L. Some (1 of 8 or 13%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 1 contamintants found in the The Orchard Development 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 (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

Germanium (8)

Manganese (8)

molybdenum (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (6)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorononanoic acid (6)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorooctanoic acid (6)

strontium (8)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Well Plant #4
Ground Water (GW)

Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well Plant #7
Ground Water (GW)

Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well Plant #8
Ground Water (GW)

Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Storage Tank @ 915 Cider RidgeMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is The Orchard Development tap water safe to drink?

When was The Orchard Development last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on December 9th, 2014.