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WATER QUALITY REPORT

Savannah, GA Tap Water Quality

What EPA data, PFAS monitoring, and independent health research reveals about Savannah's drinking water -- and what you can do about it.

๐Ÿšจ
HIGH CONCERN
Based on EPA violations and contaminant profile
TOP PICKS FOR SAVANNAH
โš  Contaminants detected in local water
#1
Waterdrop G3P800 RO
EDITORS PICK
Waterdrop ย ยทย  ~$369
Tankless 800 GPD, removes 99%+ PFAS & lead, 10-stage filtration. Smart faucet TDS display.
#2
Aquasana SmartFlow RO
MOST CERTIFIED
Aquasana ย ยทย  ~$449
WQA Gold Seal + NSF 42/53/58/401. Most certifications of any under-sink RO. Removes 90+ contaminants.
#3
AquaTru Under-Sink RO
EASIEST FILTER CHANGE
AquaTru ย ยทย  ~$375
NSF 42/53/58 certified. Quick-change filters, no tools. Compact tankless design, 4-stage filtration.
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KNOWN WATER ISSUES -- SAVANNAH, GA
โš Industrial PFAS from chemical plants
โš Disinfection byproducts
โš Port contamination
PFAS TESTING DATA -- EPA UCMR5
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VIOLATIONS DETECTED
Max detected: 290 ppt ยท 8 compounds found ยท 2 EPA MCL violations
Compound
Level (ppt)
EPA MCL
Health Limit
PFBS
290.0
โ€”
โœ“ Within
PFOAregulated
29.0
โŒ >4 ppt
โŒ Exceeds
PFOSregulated
29.0
โŒ >4 ppt
โŒ Exceeds
PFPeA
21.0
โ€”
โœ“ Within
PFHxA
15.0
โ€”
โœ“ Within
PFBA
12.0
โ€”
โœ“ Within
PFHxSregulated
7.0
โŒ >10 ppt
โœ“ Within
PFHpA
6.6
โ€”
โœ“ Within

Source: EPA UCMR5 national monitoring dataset ยท Testing period 2023โ€“2025 ยท MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level (legally enforceable limit) ยท Health limit = EPA health advisory threshold

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
1

Savannah's port and chemical industry corridor has contributed PFAS contamination to local water sources.

2

The Savannah River receives industrial discharge from both Georgia and South Carolina.

3

Savannah water has logged DBP violations in prior EPA reporting cycles.

4

Certified RO filtration is recommended for Savannah residents.

WATER SYSTEM -- EPA SDWIS
System Name
Savannah Water Department
EPA PWSID
GA1290000
Population Served
145K
State
GA
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?

Savannah water meets EPA legal standards but meeting standards is not the same as being free of contaminants. EPA limits are set based on feasibility, not always on what is safest for health. Enter your ZIP above to see the full violation history and PFAS data for your specific water system.

Do I need a water filter?

Even compliant water can contain contaminants at levels above what independent health scientists consider safe -- particularly for PFAS, lead, and chromium-6. An EPA-certified RO system removes 95-99% of all detected contaminants and costs $0.10-$0.25 per gallon, compared to $1-$3 for bottled water.

What's the best filter for this area?

For most US cities, a reverse osmosis system under the sink is the gold standard -- it removes lead, PFAS, arsenic, nitrates, fluoride, and virtually everything else. For renters, a Waterdrop D4 countertop RO requires zero installation. Enter your ZIP above to get personalized recommendations based on your actual water report.

LEAD SERVICE LINE RISK
Does your street have lead pipes?

As of October 2024, all US water utilities must publish a public inventory of their lead service lines โ€” the pipes connecting the water main to your home. Even if your utility water tests clean at the treatment plant, lead can leach from these pipes into your tap. Homes built before 1986 are most at risk.

EPA Official Service Line Inventory โ†’
Federal LCRR inventory data for Savannah Water Department ยท PWSID GA1290000
๐Ÿ’ก Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder or service lines. A filter certified NSF/ANSI 53 removes lead at the tap regardless of pipe material.
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