Is Suwanee, GA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Suwanee, 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 Suwanee Get Its Water?
Water in Suwanee, GA is provided by 2 public water systems: FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER and GWINNETT CO. DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES.
How Is Suwanee Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and ozone. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), groundwater disinfection and membrane filtration.
What's in Suwanee Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Suwanee 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 |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Suwanee
Current EPA monitoring data for Suwanee 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 Suwanee Tap Water
Is Suwanee tap water safe to drink?
Suwanee 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 Suwanee tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Suwanee water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Suwanee get its drinking water?
Suwanee receives water from 2 public water systems, including FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER.
Do I need a water filter in Suwanee?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Suwanee. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Suwanee tap water tested?
Public water systems in Suwanee 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 2025-11-20.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Suwanee
- 30024 - Suwanee tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Suwanee, 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.
- FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWERLooks OK
- GWINNETT CO. DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCESLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
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