Savannah, GA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 94/100
19 ZIP codes · 23 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Savannah: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
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
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0074 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 23 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.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 6 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 7 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 11 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 11 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 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). 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.
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 <strong>$1,457</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Savannah, GA