Savannah, GA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 94/100
19 ZIP codes · 23 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Savannah: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Savannah, GA scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Savannah Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
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 Home Safety grades across Savannah.
Savannah Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 74 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0074 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,308 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.78.
Water Systems Serving Savannah
Federal records list 23 water systems tied to Savannah, GA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 19 ZIP codes in Savannah, Georgia, covering 23 community water systems serving approximately 261,758 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 11 of 19 ZIP codes.
9 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (82%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Savannah: A (94/100)
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
Savannah water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0074 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 11 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
19 of 19 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 22 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 12 | 7 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Inorganic | 11 | 4 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 11 | 4 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31406 | B | 42 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31404 | A | 28 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31405 | A | 13 | 0 | Savannah-main |
| 31419 | A | 12 | 1 | Savannah-main |
| 31407 | B | 11 | 3 | Savannah-main |
| 31408 | B | 11 | 1 | Garden City |
| 31411 | A | 5 | 0 | The Landings Subdivision |
| 31410 | A | 2 | 0 | Savannah-wilmington Island |
| 31415 | A | 2 | 0 | Savannah-main |
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Savannah
- 31401 [A]
- 31402
- 31403
- 31404 [A] - 28 violations
- 31405 [A] - 13 violations
- 31406 [B] - 42 violations
- 31407 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 31408 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 31409 [A]
- 31410 [A] - 2 violations
- 31411 [A] - 5 violations
- 31412
- 31414
- 31415 [A] - 2 violations
- 31416
- 31418
- 31419 [A] - 12 violations ⚠
- 31420
- 31421
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 Savannah
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
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
In Savannah, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Savannah can be compared with local home values. The $812–$2,044 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the Georgia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Savannah
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.
Available area-level lead records for Savannah do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Savannah
Historical NFIP data for Savannah contains 4,526 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $19,291. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 64% 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 $1,308 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Savannah, GA