Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in MORROW, Georgia
Tap water in MORROW, Georgia receives a grade of F (56/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY. 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 MORROW's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving MORROW.
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 2.45 ppt, 2450x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 48.0 ppb, 801x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 38.1 ppb, 381x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (system ID GA0630000) 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 MORROW
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in MORROW'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 MORROW'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
4.18 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
4.57 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
2.45 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 2450× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
48.0 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 801× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
38.1 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 381× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
52.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 347× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.3 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 183× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
9.66 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 161× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
18.6 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 93× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
35.6 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 89× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
5.42 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 54× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.613 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0803 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.0× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
434.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.1× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.19 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.4× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
0.442 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0552 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
3.56 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
16.5 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.39 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
8.78 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.44 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
8.1 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
2.94 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
1.98 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
3.92 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0467 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0457 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.658 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
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY.