Flovilla, GA Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Flovilla, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above GA's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Flovilla Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Flovilla Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 67% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.18 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Flovilla
Flovilla, GA is covered by 2 major water utilities out of 2 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Flovilla, Georgia (population ~3,022), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 32,463 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Flovilla — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Flovilla: B (83/100)
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
Flovilla water systems draw from: Groundwater.
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)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30216 | B | Flovilla | 1,292 |
All ZIP Codes in Flovilla
- 30216 [B]
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.
CDC Health Data for Flovilla
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 Old Is Flovilla's Housing Stock?
With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Flovilla's median build year of 1972 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Flovilla were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Flovilla: Remediation Cost in Perspective
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Flovilla is notably favorable — the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Flovilla are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 7% below the Georgia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Flovilla
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.
Older stock in Flovilla represents 67% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level — making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Flovilla, GA