Is Statesboro, GA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Statesboro, GA tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Statesboro Get Its Water?
Water in Statesboro, GA is provided by 3 public water systems: STATESBORO, FOREST HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION and GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
How Is Statesboro Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and groundwater disinfection.
What's in Statesboro Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Statesboro public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Statesboro
Current EPA monitoring data for Statesboro shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Statesboro Tap Water
Is Statesboro tap water safe to drink?
Statesboro tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Statesboro tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Statesboro water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Statesboro get its drinking water?
Statesboro receives water from 3 public water systems, including STATESBORO.
Do I need a water filter in Statesboro?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Statesboro. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Statesboro tap water tested?
Public water systems in Statesboro are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-08-12.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Statesboro
- 30458 - Greenwood, Statesboro tap water report Some concern
- 30461 - Belair Estates, Statesboro tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Statesboro, GA
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- STATESBOROSome concern
- TIMBERLAND POINT APARTMENTSSome concern
- FOREST HEIGHTS SUBDIVISIONLooks OK
- GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYLooks OK
- AMBERWOOD SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- BRADFORD PLACENo recent federal sampling
- BROOK RUN SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- COUNTRY WALK SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- GEORGIAN WALK SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- HORIZONS WEST SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- HUNTERS POINT SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- JOHNSON RUN PHASE III AND IVNo recent federal sampling
- MEADOW LAKES PLANTATION SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
- OLD INDIAN TRAILNo recent federal sampling
- PRETORIA STATION/BROOKWOOD SUBDIVISIONNo recent federal sampling
Also covers / overlaps with
- Brooklet CCD, GA · Township
- Portal CCD, GA · Township
- Statesboro CCD, GA · Township
- Nevils-Stilson CCD, GA · Township
- Register CCD, GA · Township