Attapulgus

Attapulgus, GA
GA0870000
People Served
750
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Decatur County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    14.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.230 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.000 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.770 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.043 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.400 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:8.810 pci/l
Limit:-