Columbus, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
14 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Columbus: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Columbus, GA lands in the A-B grade tier.
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.06.
Columbus's Water Providers
A single entry in the list below does not mean one utility serves all of Columbus, GA: it means one system appears there, while federal records link 1 to the area. Service areas and ZIP codes do not line up exactly, so the utility named on a household's water bill is the one whose record applies to that home.
- 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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
14 of 14 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Remediation Costs Compare in Columbus
Relative to home values, Columbus remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Columbus can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 6% below the Georgia average.
Columbus: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Columbus do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $600 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