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Is Grantville, GA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded B, with 15 unresolved violations on record. See what was cited — and what it means for your tap. What to do next ↓

3K residents served 1 water system PWSID: GA0770001
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
Violations
15 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Purchased surface water
#229 of 378 in Georgia Top 61% nationally
Local Government
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
BGRADE
Water Quality Grade
75.2/100
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B 75.2/100

Grantville, GA — Water Quality Report

Grantville's drinking water received a grade of B (75.2 out of 100), indicating good water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 3,221 residents using purchased surface water.

Lead levels were measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program.

The system has 47 violations on record, including 11 health-based violations. 15 remain unresolved.

Data last updated: May 2026 · Source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5
Analysis

What to know about Grantville's water

Grantville ranks #229 out of 378 cities in Georgia for water quality, placing it below average in the state.

The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection.

As a small community water system, Grantville may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.

The system has seen 6 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
75.2 out of 100 Grade B
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
29.2/45
C
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
20/20
A
Lead at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
5/10
D
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
4/5
B
Water source: Purchased surface water.
Water Safety

Is Grantville, GA water safe to drink?

Concerns Identified

Grantville's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of B (75.2/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 3,221 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).

15
Active Violations
0.0 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
3 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Grantville

A timeline of significant water quality events, violations, and data updates.

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Grantville's water quality assessment. Grade: B (75.2/100).

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

1 health-based. Contaminants: TTHM.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

1 health-based. Contaminants: TTHM.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

1 health-based. Contaminants: TTHM.

Disaster
HURRICANE IRMA

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4338). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Disaster
HURRICANE IRMA

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3387). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Key contaminant findings

Based on the most recent EPA sampling data for Grantville's water supply.

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 0.0 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Grantville's water system has 47 total violations on record, including 11 health-based violations. 15 remain unresolved. 6 violations were issued in the last 5 years.

MCLMONMROther
Most recent violations:
Apr 2025 TTHM Resolved
Jan 2025 TTHM Resolved
Jul 2022 TTHM Resolved
Apr 2022 TTHM Resolved
Jan 2022 TTHM Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Coweta County has experienced 3 federally declared disasters since 2005. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm water treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and introduce agricultural runoff, bacteria, and sediment into drinking water supplies. Local water sources include Yellowjacket Creek-Hammett Rd,.

HURRICANE IRMA
Hurricane FEMA DR-4338
HURRICANE IRMA
Hurricane FEMA DR-3387
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA DR-3218

Where does Grantville's water come from?

Grantville's drinking water comes from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 3,221 people. Surface water sources are more susceptible to contamination from runoff, industrial discharge, and algal blooms, requiring extensive treatment. Nearby water bodies include Yellowjacket Creek-Hammett Rd, (river).

What Grantville residents can do

Install a water filter

Recommended: NSF-certified water filter. This addresses the specific contaminants found in Grantville's water.

Request your utility's CCR

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) with detailed testing results. Ask for the latest copy or check your utility's website.

Monitor alerts during storms

Grantville's area has a history of flooding. After severe weather, watch for boil water advisories from your local utility.

Data: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5 (PFAS), FEMA, NOAA. Last updated May 2026.

Contaminant Alerts

Top contaminants to know

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Lead (90th percentile)
Inorganic / Heavy Metal
Safe
0.0 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 0% of limit
Safe Level
Compliance Record

Violation summary

47
Total violations
11
Health-based
15
Active / unresolved
Apr 2025
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

47 Total
15 Active
11 Health-based
32 Resolved
1 SNC
Violations by category
Total Coliform Rule
22
Consumer Confidence Rule
12
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
8
Lead and Copper Rule
2
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1
Jul 2014 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2012 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Oct 2008 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Jul 2008 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2007 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2006 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2005 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2004 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2003 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2002 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2001 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2000 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jul 2000 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Jan 1994 Active
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting 0
Active
Compliance Violation
Monitoring 0
Apr 2025 Resolved
TTHM
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jun 2025
Jan 2025 Resolved
TTHM
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Mar 2025
Jul 2022 Resolved
TTHM
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Sep 2022
Apr 2022 Resolved
TTHM
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Jun 2022
Jan 2022 Resolved
TTHM
Max Contaminant Level
Health-Based Health Resolved Mar 2022
Showing 20 of 47 violations
Industrial pollution

Top industrial polluters within 10 miles of Grantville

Industrial polluters nearby

Reported releases to surface water by facilities near Grantville, ranked by pounds discharged annually.

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)Distance
SPECIALTY FABRICS & CONVERTING
Textile Product · CONTITECH NORTH AMERICA INC
HOGANSVILLE, GA30230
6.1 mi
PREMIER FOAM INC
Plastics and Rubber · NA
NEWNAN, GA30263
7.8 mi
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS SOUTHEAST AGG LLC - NEWNAN PLANT
Nonmetallic Mineral Product · HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US INC
NEWNAN, GA30263
7.3 mi

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Environmental Risk

Drought conditions

D3 — extreme drought

Coweta County is currently in D3 (extreme drought) per the U.S. Drought Monitor (week of May 5, 2026). Drought can elevate disinfection-byproduct (TTHM/HAA5) levels and taste/odor issues as utilities draw from lower reservoirs.

13
Weeks at D2+ (current streak)
23.7%
Months in D2+ (last 30y)
13
Weeks at D2+ (last 5y)

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, updated weekly by NDMC, USDA, and NOAA.

Environmental Risk

Flood & disaster history

3
Declared disasters
Sep 2017
Most recent
Hurricane
Most common type

Coweta County has experienced 3 federally declared disasters since 2005. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Sep 2017
HURRICANE IRMA
Hurricane FEMA #4338
Sep 2017
HURRICANE IRMA
Hurricane FEMA #3387
Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA #3218

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 0.0 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 2.5 ppb from 2002 (2.5 ppb) to 2024 (0.0 ppb).
Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Purchased Surface Water
Operator
Local Government
Population Served
3,221
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Grantville's water comes from

Purchased Surface Water

Grantville's drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge.

The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 3,221 people through 1 water system.

Local Hydrology

Water bodies near Grantville

Grantville is located near 1 notable water body. As a surface water system, these water bodies may directly influence the city's drinking water supply.

Yellowjacket Creek-Hammett Rd,
river
Infrastructure

Water systems serving Grantville

System Name PWSID Population Source
GRANTVILLE GA0770001 3,221 SWP
Regional Comparison

How Grantville compares

Full Georgia rankings →

Grantville's score of 75.2/100 is above the average of 64/100 among major Georgia cities. It outscores 4 of 10 nearby cities. 6 of 10 nearby cities score higher.

Grantville (this city)
75.2
Atlanta
37.2
Buford
82.4
Marietta
82.2
Decatur
84.8
Alpharetta
41.4
Georgia avg
64
City Profile

About Grantville, GA

Wikipedia →

Grantville is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 census shows a population of 3,103.

Economic Profile
$81,815
Median Income
$165,347
Median Home Value
$1,356/mo
Median Rent
3.2%
Unemployment
Community
33.9
Median Age
208
People / sq mi
12.5%
College Educated
77.8%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Grantville, GA tap water safe to drink?

Grantville's water quality earned a grade of B (75.2/100). Some concerns have been identified. Consider a water filter for an extra layer of protection. The city ranks #229 out of 378 cities tested in Georgia.

What contaminants are in Grantville's water?

Lead was measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile). 47 violations are on record.

How is Grantville's water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Grantville?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Grantville's water come from?

Grantville's water is sourced from Purchased surface water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 3,221 residents.

What health violations has Grantville's water system had?

Grantville has 11 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in April 2025. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 15 violations remain unresolved.

How does Grantville's water compare to other cities?

Grantville ranks #229 out of 378 cities in Georgia (better than 39% of state cities) and #9653 out of 15744 cities nationally (39th percentile). The grade of B reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Grantville's small water system affect quality?

Grantville's system serves approximately 3,221 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 47 violations on record.