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SYLVAN LAKE FALLS Water Quality Report

Population

615

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 94%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 94

violations recorded

D

Poor

Safety Grade

94 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based

System Details

PWSID
GA2410035
Population Served
615
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Private
State
Georgia
EPA Region
4

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting17
Contaminant 8000✕ Health-Based28
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting8
Total Coliform⚠ Monitoring/Reporting4
Contaminant 7500⚠ Monitoring/Reporting9
Contaminant 5000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3

Violation History

2023
57
2022
25
2021
12
2020
52
2017
3
2016
3
2015
1
2014
1
2012
1
2010
1

Total violations on record: 157

Service Area

Cities Served

RABUN GAP

ZIP Codes Served

30568

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade D
Avg: B-C
157violations total

561% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.