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106,597 people served · 12 water systems
ALBANY, Georgia is a mid-sized community with 106,597 residents served by a network of 12 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 31701, 31704, 31705, 31707, 31708.
ALBANY's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving ALBANY. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
ALBANY's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
PEBBLE HILL ESTATES S/D
PWSID: GA2770137
365 served
DAWSON ROAD APARTMENTS
PWSID: GA1770029
32 served
USMC-LOGISTICS
PWSID: GA0950035
3,350 served
CREEKSIDE RV PARK
PWSID: GA0950065
240 served
LAKEVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK
PWSID: GA1770006
86 served
ALBANY
PWSID: GA0950000
101,245 served
WOODCREST SUBDIVISION
PWSID: GA3210043
176 served
REDROCK ESTATES
PWSID: GA3210044
140 served
HOLLY ISLES
PWSID: GA2530007
572 served
RIVERBEND ESTATES
PWSID: GA2770132
221 served
DOUBLEGATE NORTH, PHASE VI
PWSID: GA1770060
78 served
NORTH DOUBLEGATE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: GA1770026
92 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within 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.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
ALBANY has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 12 water systems serving 106,597 people.
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.
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.
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