Ottawa County, Georgia — public water systems

How does Ottawa County compare with other Georgia counties?

Ottawa County has the 149th-most active public water systems among the 177 counties listed for active Georgia systems in EPA records; among the 149 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 163 people served in total, the 169th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 54 people, well below the Georgia average of 4,525. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Ottawa County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Ottawa County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 90% and 10% across Georgia. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Walker Farms - Main Camp, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Ottawa County?

Ottawa County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).