ATHENS, GA · Clarke County
ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Georgia’s official records. Always confirm current status with Georgia before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- GA0590000
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 125,000
- Service connections
- 40,300
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM is among the 16 largest community water systems in Georgia, serving 125,000 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- December 21, 2022State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 7, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 7, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 2, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 7, 2022State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- May 3, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 27, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 27, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 1, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 16, 2021State Consumer Confidence Report Follow-up Notice1 linked violation
- November 8, 2021State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- November 8, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- November 2, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 26, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 6, 2006State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- July 6, 2006State Intentional no-action3 linked violations
- August 3, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 28, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 1, 2004State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
- July 2, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
Common questions
Is ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
COTTRELL, WILLIAM
706-613-3289
ATHENS, GA 30601