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Official Status: March 2026

Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Savannah scores 92/100.

Safety Score
92
out of 100

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Savannah

Georgia

View Georgia state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Savannah scores 92/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Savannah. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Savannah?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

Buying a Filter?

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Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Savannah, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (92/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Nitrate levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Savannah

0
Violations (5yr)
0
Unresolved
8
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Savannah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Savannah scores 92/100.

How many water systems serve Savannah?

Savannah is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Savannah?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Savannah.

What is the water quality score for Savannah?

The water quality score for Savannah is 92 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Savannah?

The top contaminants detected in Savannah include Nitrate, Radium-226, Copper. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
92/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
19
Population
80,185

Savannah Water Quality Summary

Savannah, GA receives a water quality score of 92/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 19 public water systems serving the area.

Savannah's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Savannah's score of 92 is 8 points above the Georgia state average of 84, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For families and homebuyers looking at this mid-size city in Georgia's coastal plain, the local drinking water provides peace of mind through its consistently high performance across the region's localized distribution networks. Savannah's water infrastructure effectively manages the runoff challenges typical of agricultural zones and expanding urban centers in the Southeast. Because the area's supply is managed across multiple local systems, residents receive water that meets exemplary standards for cleanliness and reliability.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Georgia water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Nitrate
9.6952 / 10 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 10 mg/L
Radium-226
4.7712 / 5 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 5 pCi/L
Copper
1.0533 / 1.3 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1.3 mg/L
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid)
0.0028 / 0.004 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 0.004 μg/L
Nitrite
0.5506 / 1 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1 mg/L
Atrazine
1.5407 / 3 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 3 μg/L
Fluoride
1.426 / 4 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 4 mg/L
Manganese
13.7366 / 50 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 50 μg/L

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Water Systems Serving Savannah (2)

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