What was found in Rome'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 | 0.0933 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0188 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0173 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0135 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0113 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0109 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rome
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLOYD COUNTY | 46,143 |
| ROME | 45,586 |
Frequently asked questions about Rome tap water
Is Rome tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Rome. 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 Rome?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rome, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rome's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rome include PFBS, Pfpea, PFOA, Pfhxa, Pfba. 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.