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Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Analysis of copper contamination levels across Georgia cities
These cities have copper levels above 50% of the EPA limit but within compliance
| City | Level | % of Limit | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 0.748 mg/L | 57.5% | 26,738 |
| Savannah | 0.722 mg/L | 55.6% | 147,780 |
Complete list of cities where copper has been detected, sorted by level
| City | Level | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarrolltonGrade C+ | 0.748 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 57.5% | Warning |
| SavannahGrade C+ | 0.722 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 55.6% | Warning |
| PoolerGrade C- | 0.643 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 49.5% | Safe |
| Sugar HillGrade B- | 0.0010 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 48.6% | Safe |
| Peachtree CornersGrade C+ | 0.581 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 44.7% | Safe |
| DaltonGrade F | 0.581 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 44.7% | Safe |
| ValdostaGrade B- | 0.499 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 38.4% | Safe |
| Peachtree CityGrade D | 0.0007 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 34.1% | Safe |
| Union CityGrade F | 0.432 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 33.2% | Safe |
| AugustaGrade C+ | 0.425 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 32.7% | Safe |
| LawrencevilleGrade A- | 0.0006 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 29.5% | Safe |
| MariettaGrade B+ | 0.0006 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 29.4% | Safe |
| KennesawGrade B | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 26.7% | Safe |
| BrookhavenGrade B | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 26.2% | Safe |
| RoswellGrade B- | 0.328 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 25.2% | Safe |
| Warner RobinsGrade B- | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 24.9% | Safe |
| MaconGrade B+ | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 23.9% | Safe |
| AthensGrade C+ | 0.290 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 22.3% | Safe |
| DuluthGrade C+ | 0.208 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 16.0% | Safe |
| AlbanyGrade A | 0.207 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 15.9% | Safe |
| DouglasvilleGrade B- | 0.162 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 12.5% | Safe |
| HinesvilleGrade A- | 0.153 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 11.7% | Safe |
| WoodstockGrade B+ | 0.150 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 11.6% | Safe |
| AcworthGrade B+ | 0.0002 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 11.5% | Safe |
| Johns CreekGrade A- | 0.0002 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 11.4% | Safe |
Showing 25 of 40 cities. View individual city pages for detailed reports.
Copper is essential in small amounts, but elevated levels can cause gastrointestinal distress including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Long-term exposure can cause liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's disease are particularly vulnerable. Very high levels can give water a blue-green color and metallic taste.
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; copper pipes
Based on our analysis of EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data and local water utility reports,copper has been detected in 40 Georgia water systems. The average level across all tested cities is 22% of the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), with the highest detection at 57.5% of the limit.
The EPA action level for copper is 1.3 mg/L. The EPA MCL for copper is 1.3 mg/L. This limit is set to protect public health based on available scientific evidence about the contaminant's health effects.
40 Georgia cities have copper detected in their water supply. All tested cities are within EPA safety limits.
Gastrointestinal distress, liver and kidney damage with long-term exposure. The most vulnerable groups include people with wilson's disease and infants under 1 year.
The most effective methods for removing copper include Reverse Osmosis, Distillation, Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified by NSF/ANSI for copper reduction.
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for copper is 1.3 mg/L.The EPA action level for copper is 1.3 mg/L.
Recommended filtration methods for copper removal:
Removes 97-98% of copper
Very effective
Water softeners can help