What was found in Calhoun's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 0.2900 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Calhoun
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CALHOUN | 53,090 |
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun tap water
Is Calhoun tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Calhoun. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Calhoun?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Calhoun, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Calhoun's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Calhoun include PFBS, PFOA, PFOS, Pfpea, Pfhxa. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.