Lafayette (GA) Water Quality

Lafayette is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 30707, 30739 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 3.62 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 0.99 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Lafayette water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (14)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (14)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (14)

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (11)

anatoxin-a (21)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (14)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (11)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (21)

dimethipin (11)

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

ethoprop (11)

Germanium (14)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (14)

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

molinate (8)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (14)

oxyfluorfen (11)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (20)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (20)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorooctanoic acid (20)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (11)

quinoline (14)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (11)

terbacil (8)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (11)

tribufos (11)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Big Springs Water Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Lee School Road Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Dixon Springs Water Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Walker County WA
Surface Water (SW)

Walker County WA ConnectorEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Finished Tap Closest to ConnectionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Catoosa Utility District
Ground Water (GW)

Catoosa UD ConnectorEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

710 S. Cherokee StreetDistribution System (DS)
2543 Chamberlin RoadDistribution System (DS)
2933 Highway 151Distribution System (DS)
502 Thurman StreetDistribution System (DS)
York Road Pump StationMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Lafayette tap water safe to drink?

When was Lafayette last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on June 4th, 2025.