What was found in Flintstone'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 | 0.0310 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 36,000 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Flintstone
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WALKER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 36,000 |
| WALKER COUNTY W&SA - ARMUCHEE VALLEY | 620 |
Frequently asked questions about Flintstone tap water
Is Flintstone tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Flintstone. 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 Flintstone?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Flintstone, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Flintstone's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Flintstone include PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, Pfpea, 6:2 Fts. 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.