On May 2, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia finalized a settlement, which establishes a $1 million Temporary Drinking Water Fund to provide bottled water or filtration systems to current Summerville water customers. The settlement stems from concerns about the quality of Summerville’s water supply. Under the agreement, eligible residents can elect to receive either a permanent water filtration system, installed by Fontis Water Incorporated, or regular deliveries of 5-gallon jugs of PFAS-free spring water for a period determined by the Claims Administrator.

The number of filtration systems and water jugs available will depend on the number of eligible residents who submit a Temporary Drinking Water Election Form and the amount of available funds. Residents are urged to complete the form promptly to secure their participation. To complete the Temporary Drinking Water Election Form and learn more about the settlement, visit www.summervilleclasssettlement.com. Town Hall Meetings are scheduled to Assist Residents and to answer questions and assist residents with completing the Temporary Drinking Water Election Form. The series of town hall meetings will be held at the Chattooga Civic Center on the following dates and times (all times Eastern Time):

Monday, June 23: 10 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM

Tuesday, June 24: 10 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM

Wednesday, June 25: 10 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM

Residents are welcome to attend any of the meetings, where Temporary Drinking Water Election Forms will be available