LAKEMONT, Georgia Tap Water Quality

88 people served · 1 water system

Failing

LAKEMONT, Georgia is a rural community with 88 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 30552.

LAKEMONT has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Fluoride among the regulated contaminants associated with LAKEMONT's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

30552

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving LAKEMONT. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Fluoridechemical

EPA Code 1025 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

4.0 mg/L

Last Reading

5.3 MG/L

First Reported

Apr 2023

Most Recent

Oct 2025

What this violation means

Fluoride at the optimal level (~0.7 mg/L) reduces tooth decay, which is why most US utilities add it. The MCL of 4.0 mg/L exists to protect against skeletal fluorosis from naturally high-fluoride groundwater, while the EPA's secondary standard of 2.0 mg/L addresses dental fluorosis in children.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis removes fluoride; standard carbon filters do NOT.
→If your child uses fluoride toothpaste and drinks fluoridated water, supervise brushing to limit ingestion.
→Bone meal supplements often contain fluoride and should be used cautiously.

Read the complete guide to Fluoride

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving LAKEMONT

LAUREL RIDGE S/D

PWSID: GA2410119

88 served

32 violations

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAKEMONT, Georgia tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does LAKEMONT have?▼

LAKEMONT has 32 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 88 people.

What contaminants have been found in LAKEMONT water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 1025. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in LAKEMONT?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in LAKEMONT?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.