JASPER, GA · Pickens County
BENT TREE Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BENT TREE 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 BENT TREE.
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)
- GA2270003
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,185
- Service connections
- 1,158
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BENT TREE is one of 391 community water systems in Georgia in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,185 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
- May 6, 2025State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- January 29, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- April 2, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 1, 2004State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- March 1, 2004State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is BENT TREE required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BENT TREE 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 BENT TREE’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BENT TREE’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BENT TREE have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BENT TREE.
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
LEACH, MELISSA
770-893-2629
JASPER, GA 30143