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Richland, GA: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$85K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Richland Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 39% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.63.

Who Supplies Your Water in Richland

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Richland, GA appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

  • Richland
    Serves ~1,450 people 4 violations
  • Preston
    Serves ~891 people 5 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Richland, Georgia, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,733 people. 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Richland water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 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 3.

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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
31825 — 9 0 Richland

All ZIP Codes in Richland

  • 31825 - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Richland

10%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.8%
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 10% ↑
Diabetes 17.9% ↑
Mental Health 18.8% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Richland Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 6 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Richland

1998
Median Build Year
39%
Built Before 1986
17%
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

A citywide median of 1998 for construction says little about any single address in Richland. Homes built before 1986, when federal amendments restricted the lead content allowed in new pipe, solder and flux, may contain plumbing materials with more lead, and later renovations may have replaced them. An inspection of the plumbing can identify the materials, and sending a tap water sample to an accredited laboratory measures lead.

1998
Median Year Built
39%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (61%)

Most homes in Richland 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Richland

39%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0011
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 Richland?
EPA records list 9 EPA violations for Richland water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Richland water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Richland is 0.0011 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 Richland?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Richland. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,733 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richland, GA: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ga/richland/
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