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Community Water System · PWS GA1210005

North Fulton County

Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 434,517 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

434,517
People served
18
EPA violations
1
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 18 drinking-water violations at North Fulton County, 6% of them health-based - below the Georgia per-system average.

18
Total EPA violations on record
6%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
434,517
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: North Fulton County

North Fulton County is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 434,517 residents in Alpharetta, Georgia (Fulton County) through 149,451 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 18 total violations for this system , of which 1 (6%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 2 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Consumer Confidence Rule, recorded in 15 violations (Other). 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%).

North Fulton County's 18 violations sit below 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
434,517
Total Violations
18
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
149,451
County
Fulton
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
1
Monitoring Violations
2
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 15 2023
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2002
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 1992

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 348 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHxA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/19/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/19/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/19/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/19/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 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 North Fulton County.

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 GA1210005 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 North Fulton County 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
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 15 SDWIS / GA1210005 / 7000
2002 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / GA1210005 / 5000
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / GA1210005 / 3100

How North Fulton County Compares

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

Metric North Fulton County Georgia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 18 45.7 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 1 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 434,517 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 North Fulton County water safe to drink?
North Fulton County (PWS ID: GA1210005) has 18 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 434,517 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does North Fulton County serve?
North Fulton County serves 434,517 people in Alpharetta, Georgia. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 149,451 service connections.
What type of violations does North Fulton County have?
North Fulton County has 18 total violations: 1 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 2 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in North Fulton County water?
No. North Fulton County was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does North Fulton County use?
North Fulton County uses Surface Water 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.