Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in SAVANNAH, Georgia
Tap water in SAVANNAH, Georgia receives a grade of B (80/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by SAVANNAH-MAIN. The most significant water quality concerns are: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in SAVANNAH's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving SAVANNAH.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 17.5 ppb, 117x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 11.4 ppb, 114x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.3 ppb, 75x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for SAVANNAH-MAIN (system ID GA0510003) 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 SAVANNAH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in SAVANNAH's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC or chloroform reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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All contaminants detected in SAVANNAH'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
17.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 117× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
11.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 114× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.3 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 75× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
6.36 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 64× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.08 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 51× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
2.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 45× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
10.6 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 26× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
4.92 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 25× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.0 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.147 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.9× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.122 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.958 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.39 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
2.65 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.35 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.602 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 SAVANNAH-MAIN.