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Darien Tap Water Quality Report
Darien's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
3 other systems serving parts of Darien report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. MCINTOSH COUNTY - JONES COMMUNITY (1 above guidelines), MCINTOSH COUNTY-CRESCENT COMMUNITY WS (2 above guidelines), MCINTOSH COUNTY-CARNIGAN COMMUNITY (2 above guidelines)
People Served
3,242
Health-based violations since 2020
0
DARIEN WATER SYSTEM. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jan 2023 · DARIEN WATER SYSTEM
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Darien Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Darien's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
DARIEN WATER SYSTEM, Darien's water system, serves 3,242 people. 5 other systems also serve parts of Darien. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to DARIEN WATER SYSTEM's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for DARIEN WATER SYSTEM is from Jan 2023.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Georgia
Darien Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Darien, GA
We read Darien, GA’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 86 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Fluoride in Darien's water
The 5 largest of the 6 water systems serving Darien, by population served.
MCINTOSH COUNTY-CRESCENT COMMUNITY WS
PWSID GA1910021
MCINTOSH COUNTY-CRESCENT COMMUNITY WS reported 0.6 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
DARIEN WATER SYSTEM
PWSID GA1910000
DARIEN WATER SYSTEM reported 0.74 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
JOHN ALFORD SUBDIVISION
PWSID GA1910009
JOHN ALFORD SUBDIVISION reported 0.57 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
MCINTOSH COUNTY-CARNIGAN COMMUNITY
PWSID GA1910019
MCINTOSH COUNTY-CARNIGAN COMMUNITY reported 0.58 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
MCINTOSH COUNTY - CANNON BLUFF
PWSID GA1910014
MCINTOSH COUNTY - CANNON BLUFF reported 0.65 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Darien
Based on Darien's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Darien's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Darien includes iron — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Darien? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See McIntosh County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darien Tap Water
Darien's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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