Macon, GA: 9 Violations - Home Safety 82/100
21 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Macon: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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
Key Facts for Macon Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0024 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 5 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 21 ZIP codes in Macon, Georgia, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 166,261 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 9 of 21 ZIP codes.
5 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (56%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Macon: B (82/100)
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
Macon water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 9 ZIP codes with known status 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31210 | B | 5 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31206 | — | 3 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31216 | — | 3 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31211 | A | 1 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
| 31217 | A | 1 | 0 | Macon Water Authority |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | — | Macon Water Authority | 130,024 |
| 31204 | — | Macon Water Authority | 130,024 |
| 31207 | — | Macon Water Authority | 130,024 |
| 31220 | B | Macon Water Authority | 130,024 |
All ZIP Codes in Macon
- 31201
- 31202
- 31203
- 31204
- 31205
- 31206 - 3 violations
- 31207
- 31208
- 31209
- 31210 [B] - 5 violations
- 31211 [A] - 1 violation
- 31212
- 31213
- 31216 - 3 violations
- 31217 [A] - 1 violation
- 31220 [B]
- 31221
- 31294
- 31295
- 31296
- 31297
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
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: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Macon contains 172 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $38,041. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 22% 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>$1,922</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 Macon, GA