Notla Water Authority Water Company

Notla Water Authority (previously known as Notla Drinking water Association) was established in 1965. Throughout its 53-year history, Union County has undergone numerous transformations, with one critical constant: residents can consistently access safe, high-quality water.

Today, just as in previous years, NWA's dedicated team of employees and board members works tirelessly to enhance system efficiency while delivering clean, safe, and reliable water. Currently, NWA customers receive a blend of water from the surface water treatment facility and groundwater wells distributed across the system.

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) mandates all Community Water Systems to provide customers with an annual Water Quality Report. This document contains vital information allowing consumers to make informed health decisions about their water consumption by explaining water sources, content, and the risks that testing and treatment procedures address.

All water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably contain minimal amounts of certain contaminants. The presence of contaminants doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For additional information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Some individuals may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants may face increased infection risks. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding water consumption. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate measures to reduce infection risks from Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

For more information about the system or this report, please contact Jennifer Maier at (706) 745-4598. Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month at NWA's office. Please call for meeting times.

1. Where does Notla Water Authority water come from?
   Notla Water Authority supplies surface water to Union County, Georgia.
2. Does Notla Water Authority test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Notla Water Authority must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Notla Water Authority?
   Call 706-745-4598 or visit 1802 Pat Haralson Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Notla Water Authority water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Notla Water Authority water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.