Warner Robins, GA Water Safety: 93/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Warner Robins generally live with tap water that beats the GA safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Warner Robins Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Warner Robins, GA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Warner Robins score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Warner Robins Water
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 53% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,825 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.99 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Warner Robins
In Warner Robins, GA, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 6 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Warner Robins, Georgia (population ~89,430), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 212,695 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Warner Robins — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Warner Robins: A (93/100)
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
Warner Robins water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 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): 5 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31088 | A | Houston County-feagin Mill | 92,971 |
| 31093 | A | Houston County-feagin Mill | 92,971 |
| 31095 | A | Houston County-feagin Mill | 92,971 |
| 31098 | A | Warner Robins | 83,705 |
| 31099 | A | Houston County-feagin Mill | 92,971 |
All ZIP Codes in Warner Robins
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.
Health Outcomes in Warner Robins
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Warner Robins
With 53% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
What does a median build year of 1985 mean for water safety in Warner Robins? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used — making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.
Over half of homes in Warner Robins were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Warner Robins Homeowners
In Warner Robins, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs — the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Warner Robins are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,250–$2,750 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% below the Georgia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Warner Robins
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.
If 53% of the Warner Robins inventory comes from before the federal ban on lead-bearing solder — and if utility samples sit at or near 0.015 mg/L — the gap between citywide averages and one specific faucet becomes a practical concern rather than a theoretical one. That is why one-home reads exist as a separate measurement. A certified filter through retailer networks addresses confirmed exposure where it appears in a household.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Warner Robins
Flood activity in Warner Robins is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 140-claim record and 80% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.
Warner Robins has a moderate flood history with 140 FEMA claims averaging $22,411 per payout. 80% 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>$1,825</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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