Drinking water quality · 2023
What's in Macon, GA tap water
10 contaminants were measured in the Macon, GA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 10
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- HAA5
- Service area
- GA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 10.6–132.6 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 21.6–67.9 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| Chlorite | 0.51 mg/LMaximumHighest Amount | 1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.7 mg/LMaximumHighest Amount | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.89 mg/LMaximumHighest Amount | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.31 mg/LMaximumHighest Amount | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 90 ug/LMaximumHighest Amount | 1300 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0.8 %MaximumHighest Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.16MaximumHighest Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.31 %MaximumHighest Amount | 0.3 %MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Macon, GA's water
+Is Macon, GA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Macon, GA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: HAA5. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Macon, GA tap water?
10 contaminants were measured in Macon, GA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning disinfection byproducts, inorganic chemicals, and physical & aggregate. 6 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Macon, GA tap water?
One contaminant in Macon, GA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: HAA5 (2.2× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Macon, GA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is HAA5, at 2.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Macon, GA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: TTHM. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Macon, GA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Macon, GA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.