Albany, Georgia Water Quality Report
Comprehensive water safety analysis • Updated February 2026
Albany maintains excellent water quality with all 10 tested contaminants well below EPA safety limits.
•All 1 historical violation(s) in Albany have been resolved.
Water Safety Overview
Generally Safe. Albany's tap water meets EPA standards. Score: 93/100.
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All Detected Contaminants
10 contaminants tested • EPA SDWIS data
| Contaminant | Level Detected | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Haloacetic Acids | 11.51 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 19.2% | Safe |
Fluoride | 0.767 mg/L | 4.00 mg/L | 19.2% | Safe |
Copper | 0.207 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 15.9% | Safe |
Total Trihalomethanes | 9.02 ug/L | 80.00 ug/L | 11.3% | Safe |
Nitrite | 0.111 mg/L | 1.00 mg/L | 11.1% | Safe |
Lead | 0.0016 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | 10.7% | Safe |
Chromium | 0.0093 mg/L | 0.100 mg/L | 9.3% | Safe |
Nitrate | 0.489 mg/L | 10.00 mg/L | 4.9% | Safe |
Mercury | 0.0001 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 4.7% | Safe |
Arsenic | 0.0002 mg/L | 0.010 mg/L | 1.7% | Safe |
Recommended Water Filters for Albany
Based on detected contaminants
Reverse Osmosis System
Best for Albany. Removes 95-99% of contaminants including heavy metals, PFAS, and nitrates.
- ✓ Removes lead
- ✓ Removes arsenic
- ✓ Removes nitrates
- ✓ Removes total dissolved solids
Activated Carbon Filter
Good for Albany. Removes chlorine, improves taste, and filters many organic compounds.
- ✓ Removes chlorine and chloramine
- ✓ Improves taste and odor
- ✓ Filters pesticides and VOCs
NSF 53 Lead Certification Required
Lead detected in Albany. Ensure any filter is NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead removal.
EPA Compliance History
Past violations for Albany's water system
other
Lead - 2/4/2021
ResolvedWater System Information
ALBANY WATER SYSTEM
- PWS ID:
- GA257018
- Population Served:
- 73,288
- Water Source:
- mixed
Albany Water Quality Score
Based on EPA contaminant data and compliance records
Positive Findings
- Excellent overall water quality
- All tested contaminants well below EPA limits
- No violations in the past 3 years
Protect Your Family's Water
Even with good water quality, many families choose to filter their water for extra peace of mind.
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