CITY REPORT GA

Morrow, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 67/100

2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Morrow: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Across Morrow, EPA compliance data for GA sits at a moderate level - not alarming, but not uniformly clean across all service areas either.

How Morrow Compares

Morrow67/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$190K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

What You Should Know About Morrow Water

  • Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.32 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in Morrow

One utility dominates residential water service in Morrow, GA - out of 1 system in federal records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Morrow, Georgia (population ~27,784), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 298,374 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Morrow: C (67/100)

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

Morrow water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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)

  • Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

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

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
30260 C Clayton County Water Authority 298,374

All ZIP Codes in Morrow

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Morrow

11.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
16.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.2%
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 11.4% ↑
Diabetes 16.2% ↑
Mental Health 19.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Morrow Homeowners

Property equity in Morrow runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$189,800
Est. Remediation
$1,600
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Morrow are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$2,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% below the Georgia average.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Morrow

33
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$23,049
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Morrow contains 33 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,049. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,600</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.

What You Can Do in Morrow

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Morrow, GA?
Morrow has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) 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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How does Morrow compare to Georgia average?
Morrow has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 74/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Morrow?
Morrow is served by 1 public water system across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 27,784 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Morrow?
Estimated remediation costs in Morrow average $1,600 per household, ranging from $800 to $2,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Morrow, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 67/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ga/morrow/
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Page version: August 2026.

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