CITY REPORT GA

Esom Hill, GA Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Esom Hill, GA tap water is adequate — the middle-tier grade reflects gaps in specific service areas.

How Esom Hill Compares

Esom Hill66/100

Georgia avg75/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 66

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Who Supplies Your Water in Esom Hill

Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in Esom Hill, GA. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.

POLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Serves ~23,792 people

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Esom Hill, Georgia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 23,792 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Esom Hill — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Esom Hill: C (66/100)

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

Esom Hill water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Esom Hill
0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
30138	C	POLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY	23,792

All ZIP Codes in Esom Hill

30138 [C]

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 Esom Hill

10.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.1%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

19%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.5% ↑

Diabetes 14.1% ↑

Mental Health 19% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What You Can Do in Esom Hill

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. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
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

Detailed analysis for Esom Hill, GA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

66/100 safety score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Esom Hill, GA?

Esom Hill has an average water safety score of 66/100 (Grade C). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does Esom Hill compare to Georgia average?

Esom Hill has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

How many water systems serve Esom Hill?

Esom Hill is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 23,792 people.

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