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Arsenic in Perry, GA Drinking Water

Arsenic data for Perry, Georgia · 22,085 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Perry, Georgia: the highest detected level is 800 ppb; the EPA limit is 10 ppb. Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.

If you rely on a public water system in Perry, Georgia, Arsenic is a contaminant your utility has been required to test for - and EPA records show it has been detected at measurable levels, making it worth understanding as part of your tap water's detection record.

800 ppb
Max Level Detected
800 ppb
Average Level
10 ppb
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-13

Arsenic in Perry Tap Water

Arsenic has been detected in Perry, Georgia drinking water at a maximum level of 800 ppb — 80x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 22,085 residents across 1 ZIP code in Perry.

Perry's overall water quality grade is A (95/100).

Is Arsenic in Perry Water Safe?

Arsenic levels in parts of Perry exceed the EPA MCL of 10 ppb. The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

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

ZIP Code Arsenic Level EPA Limit Status
31069 800 ppb 10 ppb Exceeds limit

Average arsenic level across Perry: 800 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 Perry 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.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Arsenic in Perry, GA Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/arsenic/perry-ga/
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Data as of July 2026.

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