Albany, GA: 18 Violations — 90/100 (2026)
9 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current monitoring, Albany holds an above-average drinking water safety record for GA — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Albany Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Albany, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Albany's 9 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Albany Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 18 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,829 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.03 — above typical levels.
Albany's Water Providers
With 3 utilities splitting service in Albany, GA, water accountability is distributed across 8 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Albany, Georgia, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 90,353 people.
9 of 9 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Albany: A (90/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Albany water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 9 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31701 | B | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31702 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31703 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31704 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31705 | B | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31706 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31707 | B | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31708 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
| 31721 | A | 2 | 0 | Albany |
All ZIP Codes in Albany
- 31701 [B] — 2 violations
- 31702 [A] — 2 violations
- 31703 [A] — 2 violations
- 31704 [A] — 2 violations
- 31705 [B] — 2 violations
- 31706 [A] — 2 violations
- 31707 [B] — 2 violations
- 31708 [A] — 2 violations
- 31721 [A] — 2 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
Updated daily.
Albany Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
The equity-to-remediation ratio in Albany is moderate — worth planning for but within reach for most property owners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Albany. The estimated $1,200–$2,657 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 40% below the Georgia average.
Albany: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Albany appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
The National Flood Insurance Program builds its dataset one claim at a time — each filed claim represents a property where flood damage was severe enough to trigger an insurance payout. For Albany, that dataset has accumulated 1227 such events across the program's multi-decade history. 67% of ZIP codes here carry official FEMA flood zone designations, reflecting federal assessments of where flood risk is concentrated. Together, those data points describe a community with a documented, substantial flood exposure — the kind that shapes not just property risk but also the periodic reliability of water supply infrastructure. When flood events reach that scale, treatment systems face peak-load contamination stress, private wells become vulnerable to surface water intrusion, and the distribution network can experience backflow conditions that allow untreated water to re-enter the system.
Albany has a significant flood history with 1,227 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $21,768 per claim. With 67% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,829</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Albany, GA