Moultrie, GA: 64 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Moultrie Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 64 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.012 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.28 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Moultrie
Water delivery in Moultrie, GA is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 9 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Moultrie, Georgia, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 32,352 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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.
Water Sources
Moultrie water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0120 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 33 | 2 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 26 | 2 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
All ZIP Codes in Moultrie
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.
CDC Health Data for Moultrie
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Moultrie
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Moultrie's Housing Stock?
With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Moultrie, the median build year of 1985 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Moultrie 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.
Moultrie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Moultrie comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Moultrie are relatively low compared to home values. The $933–$2,033 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 36% below the Georgia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Moultrie
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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 49% of the Moultrie inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Moultrie
Historical NFIP data for Moultrie contains 57 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,546. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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>$1,400</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.
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