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Georgia Water Quality

Drinking water data for all 159 counties.

Avg Water Score

64.4

State Grade

C

Counties with Data

159

of 159 total

All Georgia Counties

CountyWater Score
Appling County86.0
Bacon County86.0
Baker County86.0
Bartow County86.0
Ben Hill County86.0
Berrien County86.0
Bibb County86.0
Bleckley County86.0
Brantley County86.0
Brooks County86.0
Bryan County86.0
Burke County86.0
Butts County86.0
Candler County86.0
Charlton County86.0
Chattahoochee County86.0
Chattooga County86.0
Cherokee County86.0
Clay County86.0
Clayton County86.0
Clinch County86.0
Cobb County86.0
Colquitt County86.0
Cook County86.0
Crawford County86.0
Crisp County86.0
Dade County86.0
Dawson County86.0
DeKalb County86.0
Dodge County86.0
Dooly County86.0
Dougherty County86.0
Douglas County86.0
Early County86.0
Effingham County86.0
Elbert County86.0
Evans County86.0
Fannin County86.0
Floyd County86.0
Forsyth County86.0
Gilmer County86.0
Gordon County86.0
Grady County86.0
Gwinnett County86.0
Hall County86.0
Harris County86.0
Henry County86.0
Houston County86.0
Irwin County86.0
Jenkins County86.0
Johnson County86.0
Jones County86.0
Laurens County86.0
Liberty County86.0
Lumpkin County86.0
McIntosh County86.0
Miller County86.0
Monroe County86.0
Murray County86.0
Muscogee County86.0
Oconee County86.0
Paulding County86.0
Peach County86.0
Pickens County86.0
Pike County86.0
Polk County86.0
Pulaski County86.0
Quitman County86.0
Randolph County86.0
Rockdale County86.0
Schley County86.0
Seminole County86.0
Spalding County86.0
Stewart County86.0
Sumter County86.0
Tattnall County86.0
Terrell County86.0
Thomas County86.0
Tift County86.0
Towns County86.0
Treutlen County86.0
Turner County86.0
Twiggs County86.0
Upson County86.0
Walker County86.0
Ware County86.0
Washington County86.0
Wayne County86.0
Webster County86.0
Wheeler County86.0
White County86.0
Whitfield County86.0
Wilcox County86.0
Wilkinson County86.0
Worth County86.0
Chatham County70.1
Glynn County69.7
Richmond County69.0
Carroll County68.0
Fulton County66.6
Putnam County63.4
Bulloch County60.4
Columbia County60.1
Newton County60.1
Walton County59.6
Fayette County59.4
Clarke County59.1
Meriwether County58.4
Jefferson County57.7
Coweta County55.2
Lee County54.1
Screven County51.8
Catoosa County49.1
Barrow County49.0
Telfair County47.7
Habersham County47.3
Long County44.9
Camden County43.8
Haralson County42.5
Pierce County41.8
Coffee County41.2
Troup County40.9
Union County36.5
Jackson County34.8
Hancock County33.8
Stephens County32.9
Calhoun County27.7
Wilkes County24.2
Jasper County23.3
Mitchell County22.7
Macon County21.5
Morgan County21.4
Franklin County20.7
Baldwin County20.2
Toombs County19.3
Lanier County18.2
Greene County16.9
Lincoln County16.7
Rabun County16.6
McDuffie County15.7
Lamar County15.5
Decatur County15.4
Madison County14.3
Heard County13.7
Talbot County13.7
Montgomery County12.4
Emanuel County10.7
Jeff Davis County10.0
Hart County9.9
Marion County9.5
Atkinson County8.9
Lowndes County8.3
Banks County7.5
Taylor County6.9
Oglethorpe County3.5
Glascock County1.5
Warren County1.2
Echols County0.4
Taliaferro County0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which county in Georgia has the best water quality?
Appling County has the highest water quality score in Georgia at 86.0/100 (Grade: A), based on EPA SDWIS data.
Which county in Georgia has the most water violations?
Taliaferro County has among the lowest water quality scores in Georgia at 0.2/100. See the individual county page for detailed violation history.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Georgia?
Georgia has an average water quality score of 64.4/100 based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance data. Individual county scores vary — check your specific county's page for detailed information.
What contaminants are found in Georgia water supplies?
Drinking water quality varies by county and water system. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks violations for contaminants like lead, nitrates, bacteria, and disinfection byproducts. See individual county pages for specific contaminant and violation history.

Data Source

Water quality data sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.

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