Washington County, Georgia — public water systems
At a glance
12 active public water systems are filed under Washington County, Georgia in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 13,985 people served. The largest is Sandersville, which reports serving 7,776 people. 8 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 4 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
12
Population served
14K
Community systems
8
Groundwater share
100%
How does Washington County compare with other Georgia counties?
Washington County has the 62nd-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 13,985 people served in total, the 89th-largest county figure in the state and 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,165 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 Washington County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Washington County's active systems draw on groundwater (12, 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, Sandersville, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Washington County?
Washington County's active systems break down as 8 community systems (67%) and 4 transient non-community systems (33%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. 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 local government (58%), private (33%) and state government (8.3%).
Water systems in Washington County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandersville | Washington | 7,776 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Tennille | Washington | 2,372 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Davisboro | Washington | 2,058 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Harrison | Washington | 500 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Warthen Water Association | Washington | 350 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Oconee | Washington | 284 | Community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Deepstep | Washington | 192 | Community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Riddleville | Washington | 180 | Community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Twin City Country Club | Washington | 115 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Dnr-Hamburg State Park | Washington | 87 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 11 | Warthen Rv Park | Washington | 41 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 12 | Broken Shackle Ranch | Washington | 30 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Washington County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Washington County, Georgia?
EPA's SDWIS records file 12 active public water systems under Washington County, Georgia: 8 community systems (67%) and 4 transient non-community systems (33%).
Who supplies drinking water in Washington County, GA?
The largest community water systems filed under Washington County are Sandersville (7,776 people served), Tennille (2,372 people served) and Davisboro (2,058 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Washington County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 12 active public water systems in Washington County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Sandersville, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Washington County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 8 community systems are filed under Washington County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Washington County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Washington County, Georgia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/georgia/washington (data as of October 1, 2026).