CITY REPORT GA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 4

Mount Airy, GA: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$216K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Key Facts for Mount Airy Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0045 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 31% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.37.

Mount Airy's Water Providers

Counting every public water system linked to Mount Airy, GA in federal data gives 5. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.

  • Toccoa
    Serves ~28,711 people 5 violations
  • Demorest
    Serves ~18,049 people 1 violation
  • Cornelia
    Serves ~6,130 people

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mount Airy, Georgia (population ~6,140), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 60,059 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Mount Airy water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0045 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
30563 — 9 4 Cornelia

All ZIP Codes in Mount Airy

  • 30563 - 9 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Mount Airy Community Health Snapshot

9.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.9% ↑
Diabetes 12.9% ↑
Mental Health 17.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Mount Airy's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Mount Airy Infrastructure Age

1995
Median Build Year
31%
Built Before 1986
15%
Built Before 1970
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

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Mount Airy records a median build year of 1995, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1995
Median Year Built
31%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
15%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (69%)

Most homes in Mount Airy were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Mount Airy

In Mount Airy, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value
$215,600
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Mount Airy can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 2% below the Georgia average.

Mount Airy: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

31%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0045
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Mount Airy?
EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations for Mount Airy water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Mount Airy water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Mount Airy is 0.0045 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Mount Airy?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Mount Airy. The related population figure in our data is approximately 6,140 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Mount Airy?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Mount Airy: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mount Airy, GA: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ga/mount-airy/
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