ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Forsyth, Georgia: the highest detected level is 370 ppb; the EPA limit is 10 ppb. Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.

Routine testing in Forsyth, Georgia turned up Arsenic - samples from the public supply came back positive, placing this contaminant on the list of substances residents here have a concrete reason to look into.

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-22

Arsenic in Forsyth Tap Water

Arsenic has been detected in Forsyth, Georgia drinking water at a maximum level of 370 ppb — 37x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 18,311 residents across 1 ZIP code in Forsyth.

Forsyth's overall water quality grade is B (74/100).

Is Arsenic in Forsyth Water Safe?

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Arsenic Levels by ZIP Code

Average arsenic level across Forsyth: 370 ppb

Health Effects of Arsenic

• Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
• Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
• Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
• Developmental effects in children exposed in utero

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).

How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water

• Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
• Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
• Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
• Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology

What to Do About Arsenic in Forsyth Water

1. Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
2. Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
3. Have well water tested if on a private supply
4. Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.

Related

• Arsenic — National Overview
• Arsenic in Georgia
• Georgia Water Quality
• Forsyth Water Quality
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