Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in Savannah, GA tap water
9 contaminants were measured in the Savannah, GA water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 9
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Copper
- Service area
- GA
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Savannah, GA's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 20 sources.
Source
- VICTORY/WATERS WELL
- WALTZ DR WELL
- WHATLEY/FALLIGANT WELL
- WHITAKER/PARK WELL
- + 16 more
Treatment
- STILES/GWINNETT WELL PLANT
- VICTORY/WATERS WELL PLANT
- WALTZ DR WELL PLANT
- + 17 more
Distribution
Also buys water from SAVANNAH-I & D.
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 92 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.0007 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 90 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 7 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.95 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMRDLG | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 28.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 80 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 15 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 60 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.77 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %Reported levelSystem-wide | 0 %MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Savannah, GA's water
+Is Savannah, GA tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Savannah, GA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Copper. 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 Savannah, GA tap water?
9 contaminants were measured in Savannah, GA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and disinfectants. 8 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 Savannah, GA tap water?
One contaminant in Savannah, GA's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Copper (70.8× 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 Savannah, GA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Copper, at 70.8× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Savannah, GA's 2024 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 Savannah, 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 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.