Oconee Water Quality Report
2 cities ranked · Average grade: C- · Georgia
Avg Score
59
Cities Ranked
2
Health Violations
2
PFAS Detected
1
59
County avg score
2
Cities ranked
50%
A or B grade
50%
D or F grade
2
Health violations
1
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Oconee cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
1
50%
Good
C
0
0%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
1
50%
Failing
Comparison
County vs Georgia average
▼ 14.4 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Oconee
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Oconee
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
62.8%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
1,598
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Oconee
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Oconee, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 1,598 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
HARRISON POULTRY INC. BETHLEHEM, GA30620 | Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,548 |
STEPAN CO WINDER, GA30680 | Ammonia | 50 |
SOLVAY USA LLC WINDER, GA30680 | — | — |
JOHNS MANVILLE WINDER, GA30680 | — | — |
FOLEY PRODUCTS CO - WINDER WINDER, GA30680 | — | — |
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
Full Rankings
All 2 cities in Oconee
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster | B+ | 81.5 | 1K | 37 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Watkinsville | F | 36.6 | 36K | 373 | Health Unresolved |