Cleveland, GA 30528

22 water systems • 14,512 residents

Excellent water quality with minimal contaminants

A

Score: 85/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

24

Contaminants Detected

351

Violations on Record

46

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count1 / 25
Violation History23 / 25
Contaminant Severity22 / 25
System Compliance4 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score85%

85 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
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Cleveland vs GA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

24 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
Antimony, TotalHeavy Metal
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
Beryllium, TotalHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
NickelHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
Thallium, TotalHeavy Metal
CYANIDEInorganic
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
Public NoticeOther
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
Combined UraniumRadiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
HIGHTOWER OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION, MILL CREEK, MILL CREEK STATION, CASTLEBERRY RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PEACEFUL VALLEY +5 more
Population Served:
14,512
Systems With Violations:
16 of 22
Major Violations:
91
Enforcement Actions:
335

Nearby Areas

30571

Sautee Nacoochee • 4.4 mi away

B

30545

Helen • 8.3 mi away

A

30535

Demorest • 10.1 mi away

C

30531

Cornelia • 11.1 mi away

C

30510

Alto • 11.3 mi away

C

30563

Mount Airy • 13.6 mi away

C

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.