Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
ATLANTA
ATLANTA delivers tap water graded C (71/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 1,089,893 residents in ATLANTA, Georgia using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 770-865-2240.
Is ATLANTA tap water safe to drink?
ATLANTA delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (71/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 1,089,893 residents in ATLANTA, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 11 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent), Nitrate and nitrite, Dibromoacetic acid. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for ATLANTA (system ID GA1210001) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2024 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for ATLANTA residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for ATLANTA.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 54.3 ppb, 905x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 32.6 ppb, 326x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 41.3 ppb, 275x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact ATLANTA
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 71/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
54.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 905× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
32.6 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 326× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
41.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 275× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
16.8 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 168× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
5.25 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 88× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
33.0 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 82× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
15.7 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 79× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.31 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 23× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.145 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.3× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.794 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 5.7× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0374 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.2× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
194.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.255 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
1.95 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.94 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.187 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
1.23 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0251 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.933 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0304 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.614 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
ATLANTA service area
This water system serves 1 community in DeKalb County, Georgia. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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