Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in AUGUSTA, Georgia
Tap water in AUGUSTA, Georgia receives a grade of D (60/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in AUGUSTA's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving AUGUSTA.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 4.32 ppt, 4317x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 49.2 ppb, 821x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 27.2 ppb, 272x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS (system ID GA2450000) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for AUGUSTA
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in AUGUSTA's water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in AUGUSTA's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
4.7 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
4.32 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 4317× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
49.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 821× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
27.2 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 272× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
30.4 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 203× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
14.7 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 147× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.4 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 62× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.64 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 61× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
24.1 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 60× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.22 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 25× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.97 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.161 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.4× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0872 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.4× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.483 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 3.5× over |
| Perfluoropentane sulfonic acid (PFPeS) PFAS |
0.686 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
107.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.04 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.404 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.467 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
0.658 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.429 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0223 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.425 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0463 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.612 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, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
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