Augusta, GA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 55/100
15 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Augusta: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Augusta, GA reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.
How Augusta Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Augusta Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 37 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0018 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,429 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.99 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Augusta
Water service in Augusta, GA is split across 3 utilities out of 6 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Augusta, Georgia (population ~200,986), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 354,480 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 15 ZIP codes.
4 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (67%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Augusta: C (55/100)
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
Augusta water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 13 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 29 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 23 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 4 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 9 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30905 | — | 23 | 0 | Hephzibah |
| 30906 | D | 23 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30907 | — | 14 | 3 | Columbia County |
| 30909 | C | 6 | 3 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30901 | C | Augusta-richmond Company Ws | 204,000 |
| 30904 | — | Augusta-richmond Company Ws | 204,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Augusta
- 30901 [C]
- 30903
- 30904
- 30905 - 23 violations
- 30906 [D] - 23 violations
- 30907 - 14 violations ⚠
- 30909 [C] - 6 violations ⚠
- 30911
- 30912
- 30913
- 30914
- 30916
- 30917
- 30919
- 30999
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.
Health Outcomes in Augusta
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
Top Contaminants in Augusta Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Augusta Homeowners
Property equity in Augusta runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Augusta are relatively low compared to home values. The $943–$2,114 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the Georgia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Augusta
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 Augusta 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Augusta
Historical NFIP data for Augusta contains 661 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,443. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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>$1,429</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.
What You Can Do in Augusta
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Augusta's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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