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DECATUR, GA · DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

DEKALB COUNTY 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 DEKALB COUNTY.

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)
GA0890001
System type
Community Water System
Population served
743,000
Service connections
193,679
Ownership
local government
Water source
surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

DEKALB COUNTY is the third largest community water system in Georgia, serving 743,000 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

No enforcement actions on record for this system.

Common questions

Is DEKALB COUNTY required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. DEKALB COUNTY 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 DEKALB COUNTY’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

DEKALB COUNTY’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does DEKALB COUNTY have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DEKALB COUNTY.

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

LOCKETT, GEORGINNA

678-428-8746

DECATUR, GA 30083