Based on current EPA data, Forest Park, GA reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

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

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Forest Park, Georgia (population ~28,892), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 2,131,267 people region-wide.

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

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Forest Park: C (59/100)

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

Forest Park water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Forest Park
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 1 ZIP code
• Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Forest Park

• 30297 [C]
• 30298 [D]

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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Forest Park Homeowners

Within the Forest Park property market, documented remediation claims a moderate slice of typical equity — real but budgetable.

Median Home Value

$121,400

Est. Remediation

$1,400

Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Forest Park. The estimated $800–$2,100 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 45% below the Georgia average.

Flood & Climate Risk in Forest Park

Within the NFIP's national dataset, Forest Park falls in moderate-exposure territory — 32 documented incidents spanning multiple decades, with 50% of local ZIP codes sitting inside FEMA flood boundaries. That combination warrants inclusion in any thorough local water quality review.

32

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$13,695

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~2

Est. Claims/Year

Forest Park has a moderate flood history with 32 FEMA claims averaging $13,695 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,400</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.