Columbus, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
14 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Columbus: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water in Columbus, GA scores well - low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Columbus Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Columbus, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Columbus's 6 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Columbus Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,286 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.06 - above typical levels.
Columbus's Water Providers
One utility dominates residential water service in Columbus, GA - out of 1 system in federal records.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 14 ZIP codes in Columbus, Georgia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 181,152 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 14 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Columbus: B (83/100)
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
Columbus water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 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 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 14 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31901 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
| 31903 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
| 31904 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
| 31906 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
| 31907 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
| 31909 | B | Columbus | 229,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Columbus
- 31901 [B]
- 31902
- 31903 [B]
- 31904 [B]
- 31906 [B]
- 31907 [B]
- 31908
- 31909 [B]
- 31914
- 31917
- 31993
- 31997
- 31998
- 31999
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.
Columbus 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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Columbus
When remediation costs are measured against Columbus home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Columbus are relatively low compared to home values. The $857–$1,829 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 6% below the Georgia average.
Columbus: 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 Columbus 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.
Columbus: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Columbus contains 235 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,582. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 63% 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>$1,286</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 Columbus, GA