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Is Columbus Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 13, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Columbus?

Yes, Columbus's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Columbus has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Columbus's water utility, Columbus, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Columbus water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Columbus Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Columbus tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Columbus's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Columbus Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Columbus for Columbus in Georgia. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2012, Columbus had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.

Is there Lead in Columbus Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Columbus water system, Columbus, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0022 mg/L of lead in Columbus water. This is 14.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Columbus contained more lead.

While Columbus water testing may have found 0.0022 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Columbus Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Fort Benning - near Columbus with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Columbus has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Columbus SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
07/01/2012 - Resolved No Other Violation (Other) Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) Consumer Confidence Rule (420) Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) Other (400) Consumer Confidence Rule (420)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Columbus Water - Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A COMBINED SEWER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Columbus citizens invested over $100 million in the 1990s to construct a combined sewer treatment system, including two major treatment facilities and a conveyance system. During dry weather (normal conditions), the combined sewer system ensures that wastewater is collected and moved to the South Columbus Water Resource Facility for treatment. During wet weather, stormwater run-off from streets and other hard surfaces in the downtown area combines with wastewater flows. This triggers the combined treatment facilities to come online to effectively remove debris and disinfect flows before discharging to the river. This system supports flows from roughly 2,600 acres in an older part of downtown Columbus—approximately 2% of the total geographic area of our community. Most communities do not even collect and treat their stormwater. For more information visit our website at cwwga.org.
HOW DO I CONTACT COLUMBUS CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Columbus water provider, Columbus, please use the information below.
By Phone: 706-649-3457
By Email: jpeebles@cwwga.org
By Mail: P.O. BOX 1600
COLUMBUS, GA, 31902
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR COLUMBUS
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HOW TO START & STOP COLUMBUS WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Columbus means you will often need to put the water in your name with Columbus. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Columbus means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Columbus. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Columbus Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Columbus tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 15% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 45% Moderate
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 85% Very High
  • Water Quality 55% Moderate

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Columbus, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Columbus Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Columbus's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

More Than Water

2020 Report to the Community

Steve Davis

Reynolds Bickerstaff

Dear Customers and Stakeholders,

This past year posed challenges unlike any in recent memory. As our nation battled an ongoing pandemic, faced lockdowns and quarantines and navigated history making events, our own community did what it does best: come together.

Here at Columbus Water Works (CWW), our primary responsibility is serving our community by providing clean, safe and reliable drinking water and environmentally friendly wastewater services. In 2020, the indisputable need for these services took center stage as the importance of proper hygiene and handwashing became a national call to arms in the effort to prevent the spread of the virus.

As an organization, CWW came together to identify and implement new ideas to help us best support our customers. In April, all non-payment service disconnections and accrual of delinquent fees were put on hold to help those who had experienced financial hardships. We also worked with organizations such as the Community Foundation and the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley who rallied their supporters to provide additional funds for food programs, income assistance, personal protective equipment and more. While these groups were in the spotlight for their outstanding work, the dedicated staff at the CWW were busy behind the scenes.

Truly, the dedication shown by our employees was humbling. Our staff quickly adjusted to the new safety protocols that were established. Plant operators, field crews and others continued to complete the necessary tasks despite the increased risk of COVID-19 exposure. Customer service, financial services and other operational departments were also transitioned to virtual platforms allowing for remote working capabilities, professional development conferences, board meetings and more.

During a year full of unknowns, CWW began celebrating the 25th anniversary of the completion of our nationally recognized combined sewer treatment system. The completion of this system made significant improvements in the water quality of our section of the Chattahoochee River. It is also the foundation of the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, which helped transform Uptown Columbus into the thriving community we have today.

Thank you for allowing us to serve this community through the unimaginable challenges of 2020.

We are all in this together.

Steve Davis

Reynolds Bickerstaff

President

Chairman of the Board

 

Board of Commissioners

(L-R): Reynolds Bickerstaff, Chair; Sanders Griffith, Vice Chair; Mayor Skip Henderson; Rodney Close and Becky Rumer.

Executive Team

(L-R): Gwen Ruff, SVP, Administration and Community Outreach; Steve Davis, President; Billy Cobb, Jr., Executive Vice-President; John Peebles, SVP, Water Resource Operations; Vic Burchfield, SVP, Information, Security, Environmental and Meter Services;

Alex Hinton, SVP, Financial Services.

Combined Sewer Treatment

The above images show the construction of the Combined Sewer Treatment System that lies below the Riverwalk. Some of these lines are as large as 96 inches in diameter.

Chattahoochee RiverWalk and

Combined Sewer Treatment Mark 25 Years

The Columbus Water Works has a long history of being a responsible community partner. December 31st, 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Columbus’ investment of more than $100 million to construct a nationally recognized combined sewer treatment system that continues to protect our community and the Chattahoochee River today. This groundbreaking system not only helped solve the issue of combined sewer overflows into our river, but it also helped revitalize a struggling downtown area.

Seeing an opportunity for creativity, the 16-mile Chattahoochee Riverwalk was built atop the combined sewers that are embedded along the riverbank creating a linear park that spans the riverfront from the Lake Oliver city marina south to the National Infantry Museum. Due to some creative engineering we not only have a cleaner river, but also a thriving city center where citizens and visitors alike may walk or cycle while taking in the wild beauty of the rolling river and native wildlife.

Decided by online popular vote, The Columbus Riverwalk was awarded the 2020 People’s Choice Award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Along with a year of bragging rights, the Georgia Department of Transportation also selected a local non-profit to receive $10,000!

It’s truly an honor for Columbus’ beautiful Riverwalk to be recognized not only by AASHTO, but by the community at large.

Technician cleans automatic bar screens which remove trash and debris from combined sewer lines to prevent it from going into the river.

This innovative system led to the EPA removing the Whitewater section of the Chattahoochee River from its list of impaired waterways.

What is a combined sewer treatment system and how does it work?

Columbus citizens invested over $100 million in the

1990s to construct a combined sewer treatment system, including two major treatment facilities and a conveyance system.

During dry weather (normal conditions), the combined sewer system ensures that wastewater is collected and moved to the South Columbus Water Resource Facility for treatment.

During wet weather, stormwater run-off from streets and other hard surfaces in the downtown area combines with wastewater flows. This triggers the combined treatment facilities to come online to effectively remove debris and disinfect flows before discharging to the river.

This system supports flows from roughly 2,600 acres in an older part of downtown Columbus—approximately 2% of the total geographic area of our community.

Most communities do not even collect and treat their stormwater.

For more information visit our website at cwwga.org.

The pictures above show employees implementing new safety measures throughout the organization.

COVID-19 Brings Changes to Operations

Columbus Water Works is honored to provide the community with water and wastewater services. This year clean, reliable and safe drinking water and wastewater services were critical. As communities across the world sheltered in place, CWW staff took steps to mitigate the spread of the virus, protecting our employees and continuing to provide the essential services our community relies on.

In response to the pandemic, our organization made several adjustments to how we operate from additional safety measures for staff and closure of our customer lobby to remote work arrangements and virtual programs.

CWW closed our customer lobby and provided customer service through the drive-thru and on the phone. This was a difficult transition for our customers and we appreciate their patience.

GAWARN Partnership

CWW is a proud member of the Georgia section of Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (GAWARN). This is a group of Georgia utilities that provide each other assistance in times of need or emergency. In April, the EPA allocated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to water and wastewater professionals. CWW volunteered to serve as a distribution center for our region. This provided smaller utilities a local site to collect the necessary safety equipment to keep their crews safe so they could serve their communities.

During the initial City-wide lockdown, our Information Technology (IT) department facilitated approximately 90 employees to work remotely.

Pictured above are custom plexiglass barriers we use for team members who are unable to properly distance their workstations. This is one of the measures taken to protect our customers and our staff during these uncertain times.

Customer Service

Taking care of our customers is a top priority. As our city responded to the pandemic, CWW discontinued service disconnections for non-payment, waived late fees and partnered with community agencies like United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley and the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley to offer our customers support during these unprecedented times.

Working with our IT department, we were able to transition our customer service staff to work remotely

with a secure connection to the customer service systems. Our representatives were able to assist customers with payment extensions, service orders and more while following safety protocols.

Upon return to “normal,” CWW provided extended payment arrangements for customers to help them catch up on their account without having their services disconnected. Although our customer lobby remains closed, we are continuing to provide customer service assistance through the drive-thru.

Treatment Plant

Operations

Our water and wastewater treatment plant operators cannot work remotely. Without operators onsite to run the plant, we would be unable to provide these vital services to the community. Instead they were provided with strict social distancing and precautionary measures to mitigate the spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of our staff. During this past year, our operators were prepared to quarantine onsite in the event the pandemic worsened. Thankfully, they were able to continue going home after each shift.

Pictured above are dedicated treatment plant operators completing their tasks with the new protocols.

While the holidays may have been different this year, our staff ensured that the annual Christmas lights were up for the community to enjoy.

Field Crew Operations and Environmental Services

Field Crews and Environmental Services staff were unable to work remotely. In addition to strict protocols, field staff also limited department interactions to mitigate the potential exposure risk throughout the organization.

Our laboratory services staff, a division of Environmental Services, continued to process an average of 8,100 water and wastewater analyses per month. Their dedication was recognized again this year with the Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ Gold Achievement Award for excellence in water and wastewater lab services.

Pictured above are the skilled field crews who continued to brave the weather making necessary repairs and completing essential maintenance work on water and sewer lines as well as pumps and other equipment.

Our Environmental Services team members also continued regulated water sampling and testing throughout Muscogee county and Fort Benning. Each of these groups incorporated additional safety measures.

Pictured above are a few of the events that were held during 2020 that all required modifications to accommodate CDC guidelines. From socially-distanced community events to offering staff flu shots and collecting used cooking grease, our staff stepped up to the challenge finding a way to continue hosting these traditional events.

Going Virtual

As with many other organizations, this year required a new approach to nearly every in-person activity. Adjustments were made to everyday operations, community events and professional learning programs. At CWW going virtual challenged us to learn new skills.

In April, we began holding our monthly Board Meetings virtually. These meetings were streamed live on YouTube and customers were able to join us online.

United Way

Campaign

Our team members value giving back to the community and supporting organizations like United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley. This year, our annual United Way Campaign leveraged YouTube and other virtual platforms. For fundraisers that required gathering, we were careful to follow social distancing and other necessary safety protocols. Even with the unique challenges of 2020, our team members came together and raised more than $104,000 to help our community.

Virtual Town Hall

On October 21 and November 4, Columbus Water Works hosted our very first Virtual Town Hall Meetings streamed live on YouTube. The Town Hall Meetings gave us an opportunity to lay out our rate strategy, as well as get feedback directly from the community. We look forward to holding future Town Hall meetings.

Grease Recycling

Collecting used cooking grease helps protect our sewer lines and environment. We were able to continue holding these events by making modifications to follow CDC guidelines and social distancing protocols.

Condensed Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position

 

For FY ended June 25,

2019

2020

$ Change

% Change

 

 

Operating Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Sales

$24,782,421

$27,835,864

$3,053,443

12.32%

 

 

Sewer Charges

26,850,864

28,145,593

1,294,729

4.82%

 

 

Fort Benning Water and Sewer Charges

7,664,892

8,289,251

624,359

8.15%

 

 

Fort Benning CM100 O&M Services

6,564,172

6,830,562

266,390

4.06%

 

 

Tapping, CSO Fees and

3,922,732

3,982,382

59,650

1.52%

 

 

Miscellaneous Charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Revenue

69,785,081

75,083,652

5,298,571

7.59%

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

68,675,702

71,234,490

2,558,788

3.73%

 

 

Operating Income

1,109,379

3,849,162

2,739,783

246.97%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Operating Revenue

(2,097,053)

(5,001,262)

(2,904,209)

-138.49%

 

 

(expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss Before Capital Grants

(987,674)

(1,152,100)

(164,426)

-16.65%

 

 

and Contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Grants and Contributions

5,297,936

5,084,330

(213,606)

-4.03%

 

 

Change in Net Position

4,310,262

3,932,230

(378,032)

-8.77%

 

 

Net Position at Beginning of Year

414,173,702

418,483,964

4,310,262

1.04%

 

 

Ending Net Position

$ 418,483,964

$422,416,194

$3,932,230

0.94%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Net Position

FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO 2020 COMPARISON

For FY ended June 25,

2019

2020

$ Change

% Change

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current Assets And Other Assets

$ 107,010,339

96,443,974

(10,566,365)

-9.87%

Capital Assets

556,168,957

560,341,755

4,172,798

0.75%

TOTAL ASSETS

663,179,296

656,785,729

(6,393,567)

-0.96%

DEFERRED OUTFLOWS

 

 

 

 

Deferred amount of bond refunding

4,697,555

3,954,807

(742,748)

-15.81%

Deferred amount from pensions and post

6,725,220

8,299,657

1,574,437

23.41%

retirement benefits

 

 

 

 

TOTAL DEFERRED OUTFLOWS

11,422,775

12,254,464

831,689

7.28%

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

19,894,291

21,507,200

1,612,909

8.11%

Long-Term Liabilities

228,314,648

216,977,502

(11,337,146)

-4.97%

TOTAL LIABILITIES

248,208,939

238,484,702

(9,724,237)

-3.92%

DEFERRED INFLOWS

 

 

 

 

Deferred from post retirement benefits and

7,909,168

8,139,297

230,129

2.91%

pension plan investments

 

 

 

 

NET POSITION

 

 

 

 

Net Investments In Capital Assets

382,253,799

378,885,562

(3,368,237)

-0.88%

Restricted For Capital Activities and Debt

21,310,776

28,354,466

7,043,690

33.05%

Service

 

 

 

 

Unrestricted

14,919,389

15,176,166

256,777

1.72%

TOTAL NET POSITION

418,483,964

422,416,194

3,932,230

0.94%

Financial

Summary

The Columbus Water Works financial condition remained strong at year end with reliable plants and systems to meet demands. A solid liquidity position, conservative budgeting, and programmed annual rate increases continue. Projected rate increases

over the next five years are projected to be below the national average. Columbus Water Works maintains one of the lowest rates among Southeastern cities.

Total combined Columbus and Fort Benning operating revenues were $75.08 million, an increase from Fiscal Year 2019 of $5.3 million. Operating expenses before depreciation and amortization increased $2.2 million as compared to Fiscal Year 2019.

Operating income for the year was $3,849,000 million as compared to $1,109,000 for Fiscal Year 2019. This amount includes activities related to Fort Benning contractual operations.

Total Assets at year-end were $657 million. Reserves were maintained within established goals of 90 to 120 days for operational and coverage

of capital improvements/ depreciation for capital reserves.

The 2020 Report to the Community is a condensed version of what may be found in our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which is located on our website at www.cwwga.org.

Our Purpose

We protect our neighbors by providing essential water - the fuel of life.

Our Vision

Columbus Water Works is recognized by our customers and employees as providing the most caring experiences.

Our Strategic Initiatives

  • Customer Experience
  • Employee Experience
  • Environmental Focus

Our Core Values

Wow Customers by listening, caring and responding to their concerns and ideas.

Act with Integrity by being honest and sincere in everything we do.

Trusted Community Partner by being engaged to improve the quality of life.

Energize Employees by celebrating, encouraging, developing and rewarding their diverse capabilities and contributions.

Resource Protection by being an innovative leader in watershed management, protection and education.

Visit Us:

1421 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31901

Contact Us:

CustomerService@cwwga.org 706-649-3400

Account Information:

www.cwwga.org

1-855-748-1350

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Contaminants


Columbus

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 229000
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 20

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chlorite
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 1%2C4-Dioxane
  • Bromoform
  • Chlorate
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Molybdenum
  • Monobromoacetic acid
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Strontium
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Columbus Tap Water

Just about everyone in the Columbus area has tap water to some degree, whether they use a shower or a dishwasher. You have to do more than buy bottled water, though, if you are like many people. Your home has to be tested for contamination, and it is also a good idea to check your drinking water as well. The most common contaminants found in tap water are VOCs, lead, cysts, herbicides, and pesticides. You can also find prescription drugs in your tap water, but only if the treatment facility isn't equipped to remove them. There are kits available to test your drinking water and your bathing water, and they are relatively inexpensive.

Once you know the contaminants in your drinking water and your bathing water, you need to figure out how to get rid of them. You can buy anti-freeze and other filters, but those things are only good for the treatment facility. Your kitchen and bathroom countertop and faucet tap should not have any problem at all, removing many of the contaminants mentioned above. You may need to install additional filtering systems, such as reverse osmosis before you know you are safe to go outdoors again.

There is no reason to be concerned about Columbus, Georgia tap water, as long as you aren't frequently outdoors. Suppose you or your family is often out of doors. In that case, you need a reliable purification system that you can trust to remove all of the pollutants mentioned above and lead, cysts, and other harmful contaminants. You can trust that the company you buy your filtering system from will test it to make sure it complies with all safety standards, so you don't have to worry about your family's health after taking it out of the bath or shower. If you are using tap water for cooking or other purposes, you need to be even more careful, as you can be ingesting harmful chemicals by cooking with tap water.

Columbus Drinking Water

Have you ever wondered what kind of contamination is going on in your Columbus, GA drinking water supply? If you have or even if you are considering purchasing a home there, you need to know about the quality of that drinking water. When it comes to buying any home in America, whether it is a house, condominium, or apartment, there will always be some kind of risk for the quality of that drinking water supply. So, before you decide to buy a house in Columbus, Georgia, make sure that you know what kind of risk you are getting yourself into before you sign on that dotted line.

It has been estimated that more than two hundred thousand people in the United States each year receive sick from tainted drinking water. One of the most common ailments associated with this kind of drinking water is cancer, but as you may already know, cancer is not something you can see with the naked eye. That is why you must take every precaution necessary to ensure that the person giving you the medical advice tells you the truth. Just like you would check with your doctor before you make an important health decision, you need to do the same before allowing someone else to use your drinking water. Make sure you ask your doctor for a copy of his or her medical records, call the county health department, and talk to them about the drinking water in your area and if you have any concerns about the safety of that water.

If you do not have a concern for your health, then one of the ways you can be assured that you are using the best drinking water available in your community is by checking the water rating on the faucet you plan to use. This will give you a pretty good idea of just how pure your drinking supply will be. If you want to use one of the city's water treatment systems, there are many of them in all of the major cities in Columbus, Georgia. All you have to do is contact your city and talk with the person who will be handling the installation of your new system or buy one of the do-it-yourself kits available from most hardware stores and home improvement shops well.

Columbus Water Quality

Columbus, Georgia, water quality is a concern for a large part of the United States. There is a great deal of pollution and other problems in the water system of Columbus, Georgia, that make it a danger to drink the water. If you are concerned about what might be in the water you drink, you need to learn about the Columbus water quality. This article will look at some of the problems with the city's water supply and how the people of Columbus are dealing with them.

Columbus has long been known for having some of the best drinking water in the world. This quality is maintained by the treatment and storage of the water in the city. The drinking water in Columbus is tested regularly, and the treatment plant in Columbus monitors it constantly. You need to know that if you are going to consume water that has passed through this plant, you know that it will be good for you and your family. Unfortunately, this is not the case for all of the water that Columbus sends out.

Much of the drinking water in Columbus comes from a human-made reservoir. This reservoir is filled when it rains and transports to different treatment plants scattered around the city. Many of these plants have found that many of the pollutants in the water have become trapped inside the porous structure of the concrete over time. These pollutants continue to pollute the water supply, and as a result, this is why there is so much concern about the quality of this drinking water.

Columbus Water Safe to Drink

How would you feel if you discovered that a major water company in Columbus, Georgia, was storing unsafe drinking water in its underground pipes? If you are a resident of this town, you know exactly how it feels to be constantly exposed to this contaminated water. Last year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took samples from one house belonging to a single-family and found E-coli, a harmful strain of bacteria, in every drop. Since that time, people living in this area have been worried about the water quality they're drinking.

The problem is that the cost to treat these hazardous waters is too high to justify the benefits of having treated drinking water. According to the news source, WHBS, the cost to treat a gallon of city water will cost nearly $6, which seems like a high price to pay for the health concerns associated with using untreated water. Columbus, Georgia water does not meet guidelines set forth by the Safe Drinking Water Act, which means that the risk to your health is excellent. You are urged to take immediate action and get yourself a home filtration system.

If you live in Columbus, Georgia, do not hesitate to get on the internet and do some research. Once you find a purification system that fits your needs, you'll be one step closer to making sure that your family's drinking water is safe. Besides, many websites offer a free trial to see if water filtration is suitable for you. When trying to make an informed decision about your drinking supply's quality, it is essential to have all of the facts. With a little bit of research, you can have great-tasting water without putting your health in danger.

Water in Columbus

Do you know that many people in the town of Columbus, Georgia, are using reverse osmosis water purifiers to have clean drinking water? They think that the drinking water in their area is safe and clean, but the fact of the matter is that the drinking water in the entire city of Columbus is contaminated. This is one reason why scientists worldwide have warned that people should not rely on what they find in drinking water when it comes to making their health decisions. The reason why scientists feel this way is because of the many pharmaceuticals that are being produced in this country.

A drinking water purifier is something that you need to ensure that your drinking water is clean and safe for consumption by you and your family. Many people do not realize that there are contaminants in the water that they drink every day. Some chemicals are being produced by companies that are doing their best to pollute the water around them. The water that we consume should be clean and pure, and people should not rely on the purification capabilities of water purifiers to ensure that they are getting clean and pure water. If you want to make sure that you and your family are getting pure water, then you should invest in a water purifier for your home. You will have peace of mind knowing that you are putting your health at risk by relying on water purifiers like the countertop model found in stores.

Water is essential for us to live a healthy lifestyle and for our bodies to function correctly. Many cities throughout the United States have done away with using municipal water supplies to use water that comes straight from the tap. The residents of a tiny town in Columbus, GA, decided that they would take matters into their own hands and go against the grain and start using municipal water to fill their drinking water needs. As strange as it may seem, this small town began using one of the best quality water filters you can find on the market.

Columbus Water Supply

If you live in Columbus, Georgia, you know that your city's water supply cannot be trusted. Recently, the Southern Association for Water Reuse and Control declared that a lack of treatment is one of the causes of the high levels of inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water in the United States. The association has also announced plans to spend millions of dollars to ensure that homes and businesses across the South have access to clean, fresh water. However, do you know precisely how your drinking water source in Columbus is treated?

Your drinking water supply leaves your house through three primary means: Through the public water system, which is usually treated by chlorination; via a private well system, treated by submicron filtration and ion exchange. Or through a combination of these methods. Each method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Besides, treatment plants often add chemicals to the water to kill any existing bacteria or germs that may be present. These "chemical agents" can be anything from chlorine to prescription drugs to synthetic estrogens and progestins.

It is important to remember that your tap-water quality is not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It would be best to assume that all of the systems installed to treat your local water supply meet all federal standards. Some may have failed to meet minimum standards, while others may have exceeded safe limits. The best thing you can do to avoid contaminated drinking water is to invest in a home's purification system. A simple reverse osmosis system may be sufficient for your kitchen faucet, but it will not do anything for your drinking water supply!

Columbus Water System

In early July, the Columbus Water System experienced a significant outage of its primary water supply. The outage resulted in reduced water pressure in many of the city's neighborhoods. The municipality provided bottled water to its residents and has been conducting cleanup operations ever since. Unfortunately, because of the outage's size and importance, the cleanup operation is taking longer than usual. What is the reason for the delay?

One of the biggest reasons why cities experience outages are because of the weather. When it is hot, it can be tough to keep water pressure high enough to prevent equipment damage. That is one reason you will see substantial fire pits installed along neighborhood streets during times of power outages. The companies that are conducting cleanup are hoping to have the water flowing by Friday evening, hopefully, sooner than later.

If you live in the Columbus suburbs, it might be a good idea for you to invest in a weather emergency kit. It will help if you store extra batteries for flashlights, extra blankets, and candles if the power goes out while you are away from home. If your neighborhood has a sprinkler system, it may be a good idea for you to empty it as well. Most of the time, companies like E.W. Sweenelder are the ones responsible for clearing away debris after a significant water outage.

Columbus Water Treatment

Columbus is one of the US's most important industrial centers and, as such, needs a high-quality drinking water system. The city has invested millions into finding the right kind of treatment facility for its water, including new water treatment technology recently approved. Columbus water has been labeled as "incredible" by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Columbus water treatment center was one of the first water plants in Ohio certified by the EPA. This means that it meets the standards set forth by the agency, and it works to make sure that all of the water that leaves the plant is safe for drinking.

The main reason for the certification is to set a standard of cleanliness for treatment centers nationwide. The water treatment center must test the water regularly to make sure that it is safe to drink. It must also remove any form of cancer-causing chemicals or other harmful substances from the water. The Ohio Department of Health can find a water treatment center that fails to do so.

If you own a drinking water plant in Ohio, you need to invest in a drinking water treatment system. There are many good options available on the market, including a whole house filter. These filters will cover every outlet in your house, allowing you to enjoy clean, filtered water from every tap. Also, many companies offer a one-time payment for their filter that will enable you to be completely satisfied with your system's performance.

Columbus Tap Water

Just about everyone in the Columbus area has tap water to some degree, whether they use a shower or a dishwasher. You have to do more than buy bottled water, though, if you are like many people. Your home has to be tested for contamination, and it is also a good idea to check your drinking water as well. The most common contaminants found in tap water are VOCs, lead, cysts, herbicides, and pesticides. You can also find prescription drugs in your tap water, but only if the treatment facility isn’t equipped to remove them. There are kits available to test your drinking water and your bathing water, and they are relatively inexpensive.

Once you know the contaminants in your drinking water and your bathing water, you need to figure out how to get rid of them. You can buy anti-freeze and other filters, but those things are only good for the treatment facility. Your kitchen and bathroom countertop and faucet tap should not have any problem at all, removing many of the contaminants mentioned above. You may need to install additional filtering systems, such as reverse osmosis before you know you are safe to go outdoors again.

There is no reason to be concerned about Columbus, Georgia tap water, as long as you aren’t frequently outdoors. Suppose you or your family is often out of doors. In that case, you need a reliable purification system that you can trust to remove all of the pollutants mentioned above and lead, cysts, and other harmful contaminants. You can trust that the company you buy your filtering system from will test it to make sure it complies with all safety standards, so you don’t have to worry about your family’s health after taking it out of the bath or shower. If you are using tap water for cooking or other purposes, you need to be even more careful, as you can be ingesting harmful chemicals by cooking with tap water.

Columbus Drinking Water

Have you ever wondered what kind of contamination is going on in your Columbus, GA drinking water supply? If you have or even if you are considering purchasing a home there, you need to know about the quality of that drinking water. When it comes to buying any home in America, whether it is a house, condominium, or apartment, there will always be some kind of risk for the quality of that drinking water supply. So, before you decide to buy a house in Columbus, Georgia, make sure that you know what kind of risk you are getting yourself into before you sign on that dotted line.

It has been estimated that more than two hundred thousand people in the United States each year receive sick from tainted drinking water. One of the most common ailments associated with this kind of drinking water is cancer, but as you may already know, cancer is not something you can see with the naked eye. That is why you must take every precaution necessary to ensure that the person giving you the medical advice tells you the truth. Just like you would check with your doctor before you make an important health decision, you need to do the same before allowing someone else to use your drinking water. Make sure you ask your doctor for a copy of his or her medical records, call the county health department, and talk to them about the drinking water in your area and if you have any concerns about the safety of that water.

If you do not have a concern for your health, then one of the ways you can be assured that you are using the best drinking water available in your community is by checking the water rating on the faucet you plan to use. This will give you a pretty good idea of just how pure your drinking supply will be. If you want to use one of the city’s water treatment systems, there are many of them in all of the major cities in Columbus, Georgia. All you have to do is contact your city and talk with the person who will be handling the installation of your new system or buy one of the do-it-yourself kits available from most hardware stores and home improvement shops well.

Columbus Water Quality

Columbus, Georgia, water quality is a concern for a large part of the United States. There is a great deal of pollution and other problems in the water system of Columbus, Georgia, that make it a danger to drink the water. If you are concerned about what might be in the water you drink, you need to learn about the Columbus water quality. This article will look at some of the problems with the city’s water supply and how the people of Columbus are dealing with them.

Columbus has long been known for having some of the best drinking water in the world. This quality is maintained by the treatment and storage of the water in the city. The drinking water in Columbus is tested regularly, and the treatment plant in Columbus monitors it constantly. You need to know that if you are going to consume water that has passed through this plant, you know that it will be good for you and your family. Unfortunately, this is not the case for all of the water that Columbus sends out.

Much of the drinking water in Columbus comes from a human-made reservoir. This reservoir is filled when it rains and transports to different treatment plants scattered around the city. Many of these plants have found that many of the pollutants in the water have become trapped inside the porous structure of the concrete over time. These pollutants continue to pollute the water supply, and as a result, this is why there is so much concern about the quality of this drinking water.

Columbus Water Safe to Drink

How would you feel if you discovered that a major water company in Columbus, Georgia, was storing unsafe drinking water in its underground pipes? If you are a resident of this town, you know exactly how it feels to be constantly exposed to this contaminated water. Last year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took samples from one house belonging to a single-family and found E-coli, a harmful strain of bacteria, in every drop. Since that time, people living in this area have been worried about the water quality they’re drinking.

The problem is that the cost to treat these hazardous waters is too high to justify the benefits of having treated drinking water. According to the news source, WHBS, the cost to treat a gallon of city water will cost nearly $6, which seems like a high price to pay for the health concerns associated with using untreated water. Columbus, Georgia water does not meet guidelines set forth by the Safe Drinking Water Act, which means that the risk to your health is excellent. You are urged to take immediate action and get yourself a home filtration system.

If you live in Columbus, Georgia, do not hesitate to get on the internet and do some research. Once you find a purification system that fits your needs, you’ll be one step closer to making sure that your family’s drinking water is safe. Besides, many websites offer a free trial to see if water filtration is suitable for you. When trying to make an informed decision about your drinking supply’s quality, it is essential to have all of the facts. With a little bit of research, you can have great-tasting water without putting your health in danger.

Water in Columbus

Do you know that many people in the town of Columbus, Georgia, are using reverse osmosis water purifiers to have clean drinking water? They think that the drinking water in their area is safe and clean, but the fact of the matter is that the drinking water in the entire city of Columbus is contaminated. This is one reason why scientists worldwide have warned that people should not rely on what they find in drinking water when it comes to making their health decisions. The reason why scientists feel this way is because of the many pharmaceuticals that are being produced in this country.

A drinking water purifier is something that you need to ensure that your drinking water is clean and safe for consumption by you and your family. Many people do not realize that there are contaminants in the water that they drink every day. Some chemicals are being produced by companies that are doing their best to pollute the water around them. The water that we consume should be clean and pure, and people should not rely on the purification capabilities of water purifiers to ensure that they are getting clean and pure water. If you want to make sure that you and your family are getting pure water, then you should invest in a water purifier for your home. You will have peace of mind knowing that you are putting your health at risk by relying on water purifiers like the countertop model found in stores.

Water is essential for us to live a healthy lifestyle and for our bodies to function correctly. Many cities throughout the United States have done away with using municipal water supplies to use water that comes straight from the tap. The residents of a tiny town in Columbus, GA, decided that they would take matters into their own hands and go against the grain and start using municipal water to fill their drinking water needs. As strange as it may seem, this small town began using one of the best quality water filters you can find on the market.

Columbus Water Supply

If you live in Columbus, Georgia, you know that your city’s water supply cannot be trusted. Recently, the Southern Association for Water Reuse and Control declared that a lack of treatment is one of the causes of the high levels of inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water in the United States. The association has also announced plans to spend millions of dollars to ensure that homes and businesses across the South have access to clean, fresh water. However, do you know precisely how your drinking water source in Columbus is treated?

Your drinking water supply leaves your house through three primary means: Through the public water system, which is usually treated by chlorination; via a private well system, treated by submicron filtration and ion exchange. Or through a combination of these methods. Each method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Besides, treatment plants often add chemicals to the water to kill any existing bacteria or germs that may be present. These “chemical agents” can be anything from chlorine to prescription drugs to synthetic estrogens and progestins.

It is important to remember that your tap-water quality is not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It would be best to assume that all of the systems installed to treat your local water supply meet all federal standards. Some may have failed to meet minimum standards, while others may have exceeded safe limits. The best thing you can do to avoid contaminated drinking water is to invest in a home’s purification system. A simple reverse osmosis system may be sufficient for your kitchen faucet, but it will not do anything for your drinking water supply!

Columbus Water System

In early July, the Columbus Water System experienced a significant outage of its primary water supply. The outage resulted in reduced water pressure in many of the city’s neighborhoods. The municipality provided bottled water to its residents and has been conducting cleanup operations ever since. Unfortunately, because of the outage’s size and importance, the cleanup operation is taking longer than usual. What is the reason for the delay?

One of the biggest reasons why cities experience outages are because of the weather. When it is hot, it can be tough to keep water pressure high enough to prevent equipment damage. That is one reason you will see substantial fire pits installed along neighborhood streets during times of power outages. The companies that are conducting cleanup are hoping to have the water flowing by Friday evening, hopefully, sooner than later.

If you live in the Columbus suburbs, it might be a good idea for you to invest in a weather emergency kit. It will help if you store extra batteries for flashlights, extra blankets, and candles if the power goes out while you are away from home. If your neighborhood has a sprinkler system, it may be a good idea for you to empty it as well. Most of the time, companies like E.W. Sweenelder are the ones responsible for clearing away debris after a significant water outage.

Columbus Water Treatment

Columbus is one of the US’s most important industrial centers and, as such, needs a high-quality drinking water system. The city has invested millions into finding the right kind of treatment facility for its water, including new water treatment technology recently approved. Columbus water has been labeled as “incredible” by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Columbus water treatment center was one of the first water plants in Ohio certified by the EPA. This means that it meets the standards set forth by the agency, and it works to make sure that all of the water that leaves the plant is safe for drinking.

The main reason for the certification is to set a standard of cleanliness for treatment centers nationwide. The water treatment center must test the water regularly to make sure that it is safe to drink. It must also remove any form of cancer-causing chemicals or other harmful substances from the water. The Ohio Department of Health can find a water treatment center that fails to do so.

If you own a drinking water plant in Ohio, you need to invest in a drinking water treatment system. There are many good options available on the market, including a whole house filter. These filters will cover every outlet in your house, allowing you to enjoy clean, filtered water from every tap. Also, many companies offer a one-time payment for their filter that will enable you to be completely satisfied with your system’s performance.

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