Oconee Co. - Watkinsville (GA) Water Quality

Oconee Co. - Watkinsville is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 30621, 30622 zip codes. It has 16 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 7.3 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 66.49 µg/L. Some (2 of 16 or 13%) 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 947 µg/L. Some (3 of 12 or 25%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 3 contamintants found in the Oconee Co. - Watkinsville water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 2 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (10)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (10)

1,3-butadiene (10)

1,4-dioxane (10)

1-butanol (11)

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

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 (22)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (22)

2-methoxyethanol (11)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (11)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (21)

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

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

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (3)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (10)

bromomethane (10)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (14)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (10)

chloromethane (10)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (14)

chromium-6 (14)

cobalt (14)

cylindrospermopsin (3)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (20)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (22)

molinate (22)

molybdenum (14)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (22)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (14)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (22)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (22)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorooctanoic acid (22)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (22)

strontium (14)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (22)

total microcystins (3)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (14)

Sampling Facilities

Call`s Creek Plant #201
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Bear Creek Plant #217
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Oconee Crossing Plant #216
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Briar Lakes Plant #227
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Upper Oconee Basin
Surface Water (SW)

Upper Oconee Basin ConnectorEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Finished Tap Closest to ConnectionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

DBP2 Site 1Distribution System (DS)
DBP2 Site 2Distribution System (DS)
DBP2 Site 3Distribution System (DS)
DBP2 Site 4Distribution System (DS)
Peacock Dr. & Lane CreekMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Plant #36
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Calls Creek Well Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

EASTVILLE VILLAGE WELLS 1&2 PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

HILLCREST WELL PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

HILLCREST WELL PLAN 305Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WINDY CREEK WELL #1 PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

WINDY CREEK WELL #1 309Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WINDY CREEK S/D WELL PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

WINDY CREEK S/D WEL 311Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CHARITY WELL PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

CHARITY WELL PLANT 314Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FOUNDERS GROVE WELL
Ground Water (GW)

FOUNDERS GROVE WELLEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

EASTVILLE WELL #1
Ground Water (GW)

EASTVILLE WELL #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MALLARD LAKE WELL #1
Ground Water (GW)

MALLARD LAKE WELL #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Oconee Co. - Watkinsville tap water safe to drink?

When was Oconee Co. - Watkinsville last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 4th, 2024.