Albany, GA: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 97/100
9 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Albany: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
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
Key Facts for Albany Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.006 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 7 systems on the federal record.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 | 18 | 4 |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 16 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 4 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP 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). 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: 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 <strong>$1,829</strong> 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