Georgia EPD issues do-not-drink advisory for three Chatham County water districts
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✓ Verified Facts
Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued do-not-drink advisory for Districts 4, 7, and 12 in Chatham County
Source: Georgia EPD Emergency Notice EN-2026-0044
95%
Elevated levels of PFAS compounds detected in routine water testing at three distribution points
Source: Georgia EPD laboratory results, released Feb 10
90%
Other Reported Facts
Approximately 28,000 residents are affected by the advisory
Source: Chatham County Emergency Management estimate
75%
⚠ Not Yet Confirmed
Source of contamination not yet identified
Duration of advisory unknown; further testing underway