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Community Water System · PWS GA0290025

Tivoli Marsh Water System

Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 146 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

146
People served
56
EPA violations
7
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 56 drinking-water violations at Tivoli Marsh Water System, 13% of them health-based - above the Georgia per-system average.

56
Total EPA violations on record
13%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
146
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Tivoli Marsh Water System

Tivoli Marsh Water System is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 146 residents in Richmond Hill, Georgia (Bryan County) through 56 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 56 total violations for this system , of which 7 (13%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 35 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 14 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Georgia, EPA tracks 2,382 public water systems serving 10,694,477 people, with 108,966 cumulative violations and 12,032 health-based violations on record. About 92% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 45.7 violations. Statewide, 102 of 254 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.2%).

Tivoli Marsh Water System's 56 violations sit above the Georgia average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
146
Total Violations
56
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
56
County
Bryan
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
7
Monitoring Violations
35
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 14 2002
Lead and Copper Rule MR 9 1999
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 2006
Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 2014
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 6 2024
Nitrate MR 6 2000

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 8/7/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/7/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/7/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/7/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/7/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/7/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/7/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/7/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/7/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/7/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/7/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/7/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/7/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/6/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/6/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/6/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/6/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Tivoli Marsh Water System.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID GA0290025 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Georgia Drinking Water Authority

Georgia EPD, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Tivoli Marsh Water System under EPA-delegated authority.

Open GA regulator portal

Source: Georgia EPD, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 6 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 8000
2014 Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 3100
2006 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 7000
2002 Coliform (TCR) MR 14 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 3100
2000 Nitrate MR 6 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 1040
1999 Lead and Copper Rule MR 9 SDWIS / GA0290025 / 5000

How Tivoli Marsh Water System Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Tivoli Marsh Water System Georgia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 56 45.7 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 7 5.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 40.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 146 4,490 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,382 regulated public water systems in Georgia.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tivoli Marsh Water System water safe to drink?
Tivoli Marsh Water System (PWS ID: GA0290025) has 56 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 146 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Tivoli Marsh Water System serve?
Tivoli Marsh Water System serves 146 people in Richmond Hill, Georgia. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 56 service connections.
What type of violations does Tivoli Marsh Water System have?
Tivoli Marsh Water System has 56 total violations: 7 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 35 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Tivoli Marsh Water System water?
No. Tivoli Marsh Water System was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Tivoli Marsh Water System use?
Tivoli Marsh Water System uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.