Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)
GA

Is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 4 of 4 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFHxS. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

3Water systems
4ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaAugusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
Latest data2025-09-10

Where Does Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Get Its Water?

Water in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is provided by 3 public water systems: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS, COLUMBIA COUNTY and HEPHZIBAH.

How Is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), groundwater disinfection and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) public water systems. 4 of 4 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFHxS 0.0377 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 4 ZIPs Above guideline
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)

Based on EPA monitoring data, 4 of 4 ZIP codes in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Tap Water

Is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) tap water safe to drink?

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 4 of 4 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) water systems include: PFHxS, lithium, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) get its drinking water?

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) receives water from 3 public water systems, including AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS.

Do I need a water filter in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) tap water tested?

Public water systems in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-09-10.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)

Water utilities serving Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA

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Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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