What was found in Marietta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Marietta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COBB COUNTY | 695,000 |
| MARIETTA BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER | 60,100 |
| COBB CO.-MARIETTA WATER AUTH. | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Marietta tap water
Is Marietta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Marietta. 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 Marietta?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Marietta, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Marietta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Marietta include Pfba, Pfhxa, PFBS, Pfpea, Lead. 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.