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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 looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In current tracking cycles, Locust Grove records above-average water quality outcomes for GA; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.

How Locust Grove Compares

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

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$275K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Key Facts for Locust Grove Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0051 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 11% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.31 - above typical levels.

Locust Grove's Water Providers

3 independent water providers serve Locust Grove, GA - 5 systems appear in federal records.

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 lead level (90th percentile): 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 14 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 6 1
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 1
Stage 2 DBP Rule 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

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?

Surface Water Treatment Rule 14 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 6 violations
Reporting
Total Coliform 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible pathogenic contamination

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
2%
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

Although a small portion of Locust Grove's homes predate 1986, the median build year of 2007 indicates the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed after lead solder was banned - which tends to reduce the plumbing-related component of lead exposure at the household level.

2007
Median Year Built
11%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
2%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (2%) 1970–1986 (9%) Post-1986 (89%)

Most homes in Locust Grove were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Locust Grove

Given current Locust Grove valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.

Median Home Value
$275,000
Est. Remediation
$2,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Locust Grove are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 25% above the Georgia average.

Locust Grove: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

11%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0051
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 homes from the pre-rule era make up 11% of Locust Grove's inventory, a contained slice. Citywide aggregate readings stay below 0.015 mg/L under EPA Lead and Copper Rule monitoring, suggesting systemic lead is not a dominant local concern. What the aggregate cannot do is reflect conditions inside any single building, where interior plumbing age, water chemistry, and stagnation patterns interact differently than they do across thousands of service connections combined into one figure.

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 <strong>$2,100</strong> 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 model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 12 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Locust Grove have?
Locust Grove water systems have a total of 12 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Locust Grove water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Locust Grove is 0.0051 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. 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 above the Georgia state average of 74/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Locust Grove?
Locust Grove is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 33,837 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Locust Grove?
Estimated remediation costs in Locust Grove average $2,100 per household, ranging from $1,100 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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