Is Augusta tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Augusta's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
2.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Augusta

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Augusta

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Augusta
Georgia

309,013,090,430,906 · Savannah River

Augusta, GA Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 202,081 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
2.5 gpg

Health Insights

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    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Augusta's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Augusta tap water is sourced from Savannah River and treated by Augusta Utilities Department. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Augusta Water FAQ

Is Augusta GA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Augusta tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Augusta GA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Augusta uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Augusta GA water and what is the TDS level?
Augusta water hardness is 2.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 85 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Augusta GA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Augusta drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Augusta?
Based on Augusta's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Augusta has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Augusta Utilities Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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