Augusta, GA: 225 Violations — 75/100 (2026)
15 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Augusta records above-average water quality outcomes for GA; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Augusta Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Augusta, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Augusta score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Augusta Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 225 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 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 8 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Augusta, Georgia (population ~200,986), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 354,717 people region-wide.
15 of 15 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Augusta: B (75/100)
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
Augusta water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 80 | 15 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 80 | 15 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 15 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 16 | 15 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 15 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30901 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30903 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30904 | C | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30905 | B | 15 | 0 | Hephzibah |
| 30906 | C | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30907 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30909 | C | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30911 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30912 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
| 30913 | B | 15 | 0 | Augusta-richmond Company Ws |
All ZIP Codes in Augusta
- 30901 [B] — 15 violations
- 30903 [B] — 15 violations
- 30904 [C] — 15 violations
- 30905 [B] — 15 violations
- 30906 [C] — 15 violations
- 30907 [B] — 15 violations
- 30909 [C] — 15 violations
- 30911 [B] — 15 violations
- 30912 [B] — 15 violations
- 30913 [B] — 15 violations
- 30914 [B] — 15 violations
- 30916 [B] — 15 violations
- 30917 [A] — 15 violations
- 30919 [B] — 15 violations
- 30999 [B] — 15 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.
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.
Flood & Climate Risk in Augusta
Augusta's NFIP record reflects high flood exposure — 658 claims spanning a long history of significant events, with 40% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated zones. High flood frequency increases the probability of water quality disruptions at each point in the supply chain: treatment facilities, transmission infrastructure, and private wells all face elevated stress risk when flooding is a recurring feature rather than a rare exception.
Augusta has a significant flood history with 658 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $7,559 per claim. With 40% 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>$1,429</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
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