Fort Benning, GA Water Safety: 70/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Drinking water tracked for Fort Benning by GA authorities posts above-average scores — the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Fort Benning Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Fort Benning Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.1 — above typical levels.
Fort Benning's Water Providers
Most residential addresses in Fort Benning, GA are served by a single water utility — the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Fort Benning, Georgia (population ~15,892), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 229,000 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Fort Benning — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Benning: B (70/100)
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
Fort Benning water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Fort Benning
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Fort Benning
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.
Fort Benning Community Health Snapshot
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
Fort Benning: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Fort Benning carries a limited flood exposure profile, with claim volume and flood zone coverage both remaining modest. That limited footprint keeps flooding well below the severity thresholds where treatment infrastructure comes under meaningful stress.
Fort Benning has a relatively low flood history with 2 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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