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Locust Grove, GA: 12 Violations - Home Safety 76/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Locust Grove: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Locust Grove, GA, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Locust Grove Compares

Locust Grove76/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$275K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for Locust Grove Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0051 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 11% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.31.

Locust Grove's Water Providers

Counting every public water system linked to Locust Grove, GA in federal data gives 5. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Locust Grove, Georgia (population ~33,837), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 246,556 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Locust Grove: B (76/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Locust Grove water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0051 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 14 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
30248 B 12 0 Henry County Water Authority

All ZIP Codes in Locust Grove

  • 30248 [B] - 12 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Locust Grove Community Health Snapshot

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 13.4% ↑
Mental Health 16.9% ↑

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

What's in Locust Grove's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 14 violations
Reporting
Revised Total Coliform Rule 6 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 2 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Locust Grove Infrastructure Age

2007
Median Build Year
11%
Built Before 1986
5%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Utilities keep service line inventories, which can show whether an address in Locust Grove has a lead line regardless of the 2007 median build year.

2007
Median Year Built
11%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
5%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (5%) 1970–1986 (6%) Post-1986 (89%)

Most homes in Locust Grove were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Locust Grove

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Locust Grove stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$275,000
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Locust Grove can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 25% above the Georgia average.

Locust Grove: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

11%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0051
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Pre-1986 construction accounts for about 11% of Locust Grove homes; older plumbing in any of them can still add lead at the tap.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Locust Grove: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

7
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$17,669
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Locust Grove contains 7 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,669. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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

Detailed analysis for Locust Grove, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Locust Grove, GA?
Locust Grove has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 12 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Locust Grove?
EPA records list 12 EPA violations for Locust Grove water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Locust Grove water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Locust Grove is 0.0051 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Locust Grove compare to Georgia average?
Locust Grove has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100, which is at or above the Georgia state average of 74/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Locust Grove?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Locust Grove. The related population figure in our data is approximately 33,837 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Locust Grove?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Locust Grove: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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