What was found in Dallas's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfpea | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 117,468 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 117,468 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 117,468 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 117,468 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 117,468 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dallas
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAULDING COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 117,468 |
| DALLAS | 4,770 |
Frequently asked questions about Dallas tap water
Is Dallas tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Dallas. 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 Dallas?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dallas, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dallas's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dallas include Pfpea, Pfhxa, PFOA, PFBS, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.