Thomasville, GA: 76 Violations — 81/100 (2026)
4 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Thomasville shows a consistently clean picture in GA — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Thomasville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Thomasville Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 76 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.99 — above typical levels.
Thomasville's Water Providers
Residential addresses in Thomasville, GA are served by 3 primary water providers out of 6 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Thomasville, Georgia, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 34,291 people.
4 of 4 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Thomasville: B (81/100)
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
Thomasville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 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): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 45 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 10 | 4 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 5 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31757 | B | 19 | 0 | Thomasville |
| 31758 | B | 19 | 0 | Thomasville |
| 31792 | B | 19 | 0 | Thomasville |
| 31799 | B | 19 | 0 | Thomasville |
All ZIP Codes in Thomasville
- 31757 [B] — 19 violations
- 31758 [B] — 19 violations
- 31792 [B] — 19 violations
- 31799 [B] — 19 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.
Thomasville Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Thomasville's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Thomasville
Setting Thomasville remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier — a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.
Remediation costs in Thomasville are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$2,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% below the Georgia average.
Thomasville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Thomasville 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.
Thomasville: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
FEMA data shows 75% of Thomasville's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 59 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Thomasville has a moderate flood history with 59 FEMA claims averaging $33,588 per payout. 75% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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>$1,800</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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