Macon, GA: 420 Violations — 81/100 (2026)
21 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Looking at federal monitoring data for Macon, GA: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare — recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.
How Macon Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Macon, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Macon's 21 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Macon Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 420 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,922 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.54 — above typical levels.
Macon's Water Providers
Water supply in Macon, GA follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 7 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 21 ZIP codes in Macon, Georgia, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 166,261 people.
21 of 21 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Macon: B (81/100)
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
Macon water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
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 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 21 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 176 | 21 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 154 | 21 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 44 | 21 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 22 | 21 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 21 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31202 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31203 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31204 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31205 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31206 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31207 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31208 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31209 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31210 | B | 20 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Macon
- 31201 [B] — 20 violations
- 31202 [B] — 20 violations
- 31203 [B] — 20 violations
- 31204 [B] — 20 violations
- 31205 [B] — 20 violations
- 31206 [B] — 20 violations
- 31207 [B] — 20 violations
- 31208 [B] — 20 violations
- 31209 [B] — 20 violations
- 31210 [B] — 20 violations
- 31211 [B] — 20 violations
- 31212 [B] — 20 violations
- 31213 [B] — 20 violations
- 31216 [B] — 20 violations
- 31217 [B] — 20 violations
- 31220 [B] — 20 violations
- 31221 [B] — 20 violations
- 31294 [B] — 20 violations
- 31295 [B] — 20 violations
- 31296 [B] — 20 violations
- 31297 [B] — 20 violations
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.
Macon 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
What's in Macon's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Macon
The household financial perspective in Macon reflects a moderate cost-to-value ratio — an equity share that is not trivially small but remains within the range where most homeowners can address documented water and safety issues by treating the expense as a real line item in property planning rather than a discretionary one.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Macon. The estimated $1,289–$2,789 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 27% below the Georgia average.
Macon: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Lead risk in Macon appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Macon: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Although Macon's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 172 claims and FEMA maps place 43% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Macon has a moderate flood history with 172 FEMA claims averaging $29,665 per payout. 43% 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>$1,922</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.
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