Government sampling of the Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia public water system from 2001 to 2005 detected no perchlorate above the reporting level of 4.0 micrograms per liter. This system serves over 100,000 people using groundwater sources. No health-based violations related to perchlorate have been recorded for this system.
How Treated Water Differs at the Tap with the Pentair Perchlorate Filter
When treated by the Pentair Perchlorate Filter, water intended for residential use undergoes a targeted process that reduces perchlorate and related compounds. This change occurs before water reaches household taps, ensuring perchlorate levels can be lowered even if present at low concentrations. The Pentair technology is documented to address perchlorate effectively, improving water quality specifically for this constituent.
Reading the Record’s Median and Range: An Example for Homeowners
The Albany system’s monitoring recorded 35 samples with perchlorate concentrations consistently below 4.0 µg/L, the detection reporting level. Practically, this means perchlorate was not measurable in any sample within that survey period. Homeowners should note that this data reflects system-wide results over several months and does not measure individual taps or wells. To understand perchlorate levels at your home, specific water testing is necessary.
Key Information to Note Before Seeking Treatment Advice
- Water source type: Groundwater, serving the Albany system region.
- Sampling scope: System-wide monitoring, not individual residences.
- Perchlorate detection status: No detections above 4.0 µg/L in EPA’s survey.
- EPA health-based violation record: None for perchlorate in this system.
- Individual water testing results, if available, to confirm local conditions.
Gathering these details will assist in selecting the appropriate treatment and clarifying whether perchlorate reduction is needed.
Distinguishing Perchlorate from Similar Water Quality Concerns
Perchlorate is often mistaken for other groundwater chemicals that affect water taste, odor, or corrosivity. Unlike compounds such as chlorides or total dissolved solids, perchlorate specifically interferes with thyroid function at elevated levels but was not detected here. This differentiates perchlorate as a chemical requiring targeted treatment rather than general filtration or water conditioning.
Sources of Perchlorate in Albany’s Groundwater
Perchlorate can enter groundwater through industrial contamination or natural processes. In Albany and Dougherty County, federal monitoring data indicate no measurable perchlorate in the public supply, suggesting limited or no regional sources impacting municipal groundwater. However, localized sources could affect private wells, emphasizing the value of individual testing.
Summary: This briefing reviewed federal perchlorate data for Albany’s public water, confirming no detections above reporting limits and no recorded health-based violations. Deciding on perchlorate water treatment involves evaluating local test results and understanding that the Pentair Perchlorate Filter provides a documented solution when perchlorate is confirmed.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2001-11-14. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA UCMR1 monitoring (2001-2005) for ALBANY (GA0950000), GA: 35 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level
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