Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
FAYETTE COUNTY
FAYETTE COUNTY delivers tap water graded D (63/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 86,934 residents in FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 770-320-6016.
Is FAYETTEVILLE tap water safe to drink?
FAYETTE COUNTY delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (63/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including perfluorohexane sulfonate (pfhxs) significantly above health guideline.
The utility serves 86,934 residents in FAYETTEVILLE, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent), Dibromoacetic acid, Chlorite. 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.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for FAYETTE COUNTY.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 0.891 ppt, 891x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 40.5 ppb, 675x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 29.5 ppb, 295x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact FAYETTE COUNTY
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Recommended water filters for FAYETTEVILLE
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 63/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
0.891 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 891× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
40.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 675× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
29.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 295× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
43.1 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 288× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.6 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 126× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.16 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 119× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
16.2 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 81× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
31.5 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 79× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.85 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 39× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.161 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 8.1× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.191 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.4× over |
| Chlorite Disinfection byproduct |
313.8 ppb | 50.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.3× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
133.2 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.15 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
3.42 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.529 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
3.14 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
2.22 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.545 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0377 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1-Butanol Other |
0.267 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.566 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.
FAYETTE COUNTY service area
This water system serves 1 community in Fayette County, Georgia. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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