Savannah, GA: 209 Violations — 80/100 (2026)
19 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Savannah and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for GA shows above-average performance — violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How Savannah Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Savannah, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Savannah.
Savannah Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 209 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,457 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.78 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Savannah
Federal drinking water records identify 8 systems in Savannah, GA. The leading 3 providers serve the largest share of residential connections, each operating as a separate entity with its own rate authority, infrastructure management, and EPA compliance obligations — so service conditions are not uniform city-wide.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 19 ZIP codes in Savannah, Georgia, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 261,758 people.
19 of 19 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Savannah: B (80/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Savannah water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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): 19 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 60 | 19 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 40 | 19 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 40 | 19 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 40 | 19 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 20 | 19 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31401 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31402 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31403 | A | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31404 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31405 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31406 | C | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31407 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31408 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31409 | A | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31410 | B | 11 | 0 | Savannah-main |
All ZIP Codes in Savannah
- 31401 [B] — 11 violations
- 31402 [B] — 11 violations
- 31403 [A] — 11 violations
- 31404 [B] — 11 violations
- 31405 [B] — 11 violations
- 31406 [C] — 11 violations
- 31407 [B] — 11 violations
- 31408 [B] — 11 violations
- 31409 [A] — 11 violations
- 31410 [B] — 11 violations
- 31411 [B] — 11 violations
- 31412 [A] — 11 violations
- 31414 [A] — 11 violations
- 31415 [B] — 11 violations
- 31416 [A] — 11 violations
- 31418 [A] — 11 violations
- 31419 [B] — 11 violations
- 31420 [A] — 11 violations
- 31421 [A] — 11 violations
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Savannah
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 Savannah
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Savannah: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Savannah, the resulting ratio is low — a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Savannah are relatively low compared to home values. The $971–$2,121 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% above the Georgia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Savannah
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 Savannah 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Savannah
Decades of documented flood activity appear in Savannah's NFIP record — 4524 insurance claims filed and 74% of ZIP codes carrying FEMA flood designations. The scale of that record puts water infrastructure vulnerability from flooding into the concrete-risk category.
Savannah has a significant flood history with 4,524 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $12,584 per claim. With 74% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,457</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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