Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
SAVANNAH-MAIN
SAVANNAH-MAIN delivers tap water graded C (68/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 168,958 residents in SAVANNAH, Georgia using groundwater. 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 912-964-0698.
Is SAVANNAH tap water safe to drink?
SAVANNAH-MAIN delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (68/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 168,958 residents in SAVANNAH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 10 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, 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.
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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 SAVANNAH-MAIN.
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.
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Recommended water filters for SAVANNAH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
Reverse Osmosis
$249-$750Arsenic is most effectively removed by reverse osmosis. Some specialized adsorptive filters also work.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 68/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
SAVANNAH-MAIN service area
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