AUGUSTA, GA · Richmond County
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS 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 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS.
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)
- GA2450000
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 204,000
- Service connections
- 78,500
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS is among the 9 largest community water systems in Georgia, serving 204,000 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2005, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2005.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- July 9, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 5, 2006State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
- November 13, 2002State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- November 13, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 13, 2002State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- April 4, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- April 4, 2002State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS 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 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS.
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
BYNE, WES
706-312-4121
AUGUSTA, GA 30909