Decatur, GA: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
9 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Decatur Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0055 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.73.
Who Supplies Your Water in Decatur
3 water systems are tracked federally in Decatur, GA. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Decatur, Georgia (population ~169,950), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 2,131,267 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 9 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Decatur water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0055 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 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 | 9 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30030 | — | 2 | 0 | Dekalb County |
| 30033 | — | 2 | 0 | Dekalb County |
| 30032 | — | 1 | 0 | Dekalb County |
| 30034 | — | 1 | 0 | Dekalb County |
| 30035 | — | 1 | 0 | Dekalb County |
All ZIP Codes in Decatur
- 30030 - 2 violations
- 30031
- 30032 - 1 violation
- 30033 - 2 violations
- 30034 - 1 violation
- 30035 - 1 violation
- 30036
- 30037
- 30073
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 Decatur
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 Decatur Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Decatur Homeowners
In Decatur, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Decatur are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% above the Georgia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Decatur
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 Decatur 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 Decatur
Historical NFIP data for Decatur contains 612 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,510. 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>$1,200</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
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