VALDOSTA, Georgia Tap Water Quality

77,511 people served · 42 water systems

Failing

VALDOSTA, Georgia is a mid-sized community with 77,511 residents served by 42 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 31601, 31602, 31603, 31604, 31605, 31606.

VALDOSTA has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) among the regulated contaminants associated with VALDOSTA's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

31601 31602 31603 31604 31605 31606

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving VALDOSTA. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)disinfectant

EPA Code 2950 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

129

violations

EPA Limit

0.08 mg/L

Last Reading

.135 MG/L

First Reported

Jan 2021

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) form when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic matter — leaves, soil, algae — in source water. They are among the most commonly reported violations because utilities pulling from surface water (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) struggle to balance disinfection with byproduct formation. Long-term exposure has been linked to bladder cancer and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Recommended precautions

→Activated carbon filters (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) effectively reduce TTHMs.
→Letting water sit uncovered allows TTHMs to off-gas — leave a pitcher in the fridge for several hours.
→Shower with the bathroom fan on; TTHMs can volatilize into the air during hot showers.
→Boiling reduces TTHMs through volatilization, but only after extended boiling.

Read the complete guide to Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)disinfectant

EPA Code 2456 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

136

violations

EPA Limit

0.06 mg/L

Last Reading

.072 MG/L

First Reported

Jan 2021

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are the second major group of disinfection byproducts after TTHMs. They form by the same mechanism — chlorine reacting with organic matter — and pose similar long-term cancer risks. Utilities are required to test quarterly at distribution-system locations to track HAA5 levels.

Recommended precautions

→Activated carbon filtration removes most HAA5.
→Reverse osmosis is highly effective.
→Unlike TTHMs, HAA5 do not significantly off-gas. Use treatment rather than aeration.
→Long-term ingestion is the primary concern, not short-term skin contact.

Read the complete guide to Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving VALDOSTA

BROOKSIDE PRIME PROPERTIES-FHB

PWSID: GA0270027

158 served

DEERWOOD TRAILER ESTATES HOA

PWSID: GA1850049

84 served

4 violations

SPORTSMANS COVE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850216

86 served

WEST WINDS SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850051

111 served

GREEN MEADOWS #2/QUAIL RUN

PWSID: GA0270029

367 served

GREENBRIAR ESTATES

PWSID: GA1850055

92 served

VALDOSTA

PWSID: GA1850002

48,959 served

20 violations

SJ WATER, LLC

PWSID: GA1730014

764 served

KELSEE CROSSING

PWSID: GA1850333

95 served

SOUTHERN POINTE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA2750080

76 served

LOWNDES CO.-NORTH LOWNDES CO. WS

PWSID: GA1850016

13,190 served

99 violations

LOWNDES CO.-CREEKSIDE WEST S/D

PWSID: GA1850322

667 served

LOWNDES CO-SOUTH LOWNDES

PWSID: GA1850019

8,303 served

LOWNDES CO.-ALAPAHA PLANTATION S/D

PWSID: GA1850274

362 served

142 violations

SETTER POINTE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850329

124 served

PINE BREEZE TRAILER PARK

PWSID: GA1850024

41 served

CABANA COURT MHP

PWSID: GA1270008

88 served

PINEY WOOD SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850077

46 served

BOYETTE FARMS

PWSID: GA1730019

254 served

SHERWOOD MOBILE HAMLET

PWSID: GA1850122

25 served

LOCH LAUREL MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850059

68 served

RAINTREE VILLAGE

PWSID: GA1850053

41 served

KINGSGATE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850317

140 served

COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850324

311 served

SPRING HILL SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850285

535 served

CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850298

219 served

WESTWIND FARM ESTATES MHP

PWSID: GA1730013

176 served

LAUREN ESTATES SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850323

184 served

FARMBROOK SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850301

216 served

WIREGRASS MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850313

97 served

COUNTRYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850015

176 served

PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: GA1850067

30 served

BARRETTS MOBILE HOME COURT

PWSID: GA1850057

65 served

DOGWOOD VILLAS

PWSID: GA1850100

54 served

HIDDEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850065

146 served

BETHANY HILLS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: GA1850288

130 served

INDIAN LAKE HEIGHTS S/D

PWSID: GA1850068

194 served

UNION CREEK HEIGHTS S/D

PWSID: GA1850127

119 served

MILL POND PLANTATION

PWSID: GA1730016

302 served

QUARTERMAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850320

230 served

POINT NORTH SUBDIVISION

PWSID: GA1850268

113 served

TIGER CREEK MHP

PWSID: GA1850303

73 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VALDOSTA, Georgia tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does VALDOSTA have?▼

VALDOSTA has 265 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 42 water systems serving 77,511 people.

What contaminants have been found in VALDOSTA water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 2950, 2456. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in VALDOSTA?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in VALDOSTA?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.