Water systems across Tucker produce average compliance results for GA overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes checking the specific system serving a given address the most useful step for residents here.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Tucker, Georgia (population ~38,715), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 2,807,893 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Tucker — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Tucker: C (63/100)

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

Tucker water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Tucker
• 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): 2 ZIP codes

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Tucker

• 30084 [C]
• 30085 [C]

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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Tucker Homeowners

Setting Tucker 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.

Median Home Value

$332,000

Est. Remediation

$1,200

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Tucker are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 51% above the Georgia average.

Flood & Climate Risk in Tucker

Tucker's flood exposure sits in the moderate range: 78 NFIP claims on record and 50% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated flood zones. Residents with private wells or older infrastructure have reasonable grounds to factor flood timing into their water quality awareness.

78

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$15,675

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~4

Est. Claims/Year

Tucker has a moderate flood history with 78 FEMA claims averaging $15,675 per payout. 50% 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>$1,200</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.