Columbia County Water Quality

Columbia County, Georgia has a water quality grade of C with a score of 60.1/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 9 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Columbia County has 9 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Columbia County's water quality score of 60.1/100 is lower than the Georgia state average of 64.4. The average water quality grade across Georgia is C, based on data from 159 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Columbia County has a water quality grade of C (60.1/100). This indicates moderate water quality. Some violations have been recorded but overall compliance is maintained. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Columbia County has 9 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Columbia County ranks #103 out of 159 counties in Georgia by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 60.1/100, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.