What was found in Savannah'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: LARCHMONT ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 11,799 people · 2024 | 1/65 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SAVANNAH-MAIN · 168,958 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0150 mg/L — B`DETTE MOBILE BLUFF · 68 people · 2023 | 65/65 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Savannah
The 50 largest of 65 suppliers serving Savannah, by population served.
Frequently asked questions about Savannah tap water
Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Savannah. 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 Savannah?
65 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Savannah, Georgia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Savannah's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Savannah include Lithium, 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.