Albany, GA: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 97/100
9 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Albany: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Albany, GA carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Albany Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Albany Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.006 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $950 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.03.
Albany's Water Providers
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 7 tied to Albany, GA.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Albany, Georgia, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 90,353 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 9 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Albany: A (97/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Albany water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0060 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
9 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 18 | 4 |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 16 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 5 | 4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31701 | A | 10 | 4 | Albany |
| 31707 | A | 10 | 4 | Albany |
| 31721 | A | 10 | 4 | Albany |
| 31705 | A | 5 | 0 | Albany |
All ZIP Codes in Albany
- 31701 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 31702
- 31703
- 31704
- 31705 [A] - 5 violations
- 31706
- 31707 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 31708
- 31721 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Albany Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Albany's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Albany
Low tier for Albany: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Albany can be compared with local home values. The $525–$1,925 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 40% below the Georgia average.
Albany: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Albany do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Albany: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Albany contains 1,227 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $26,370. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 83% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $950 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Albany, GA