What was found in Dalton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 0.0340 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0147 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DALTON UTILITIES · 99,315 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dalton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DALTON UTILITIES | 99,315 |
Frequently asked questions about Dalton tap water
Is Dalton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Dalton. 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 Dalton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dalton, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dalton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dalton include PFBS, Pfba, PFOA, PFOS, Pfpea. 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.