Berrien County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Berrien County keeps violation rates low — all 4 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Berrien County Compares
How Berrien County Compares
Berrien County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $430, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.253% avg pipe failure probability
41.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Berrien County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $430
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,561 housing units in Berrien County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Berrien County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Berrien County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Berrien County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enigma | 1,296 | 12 |
| 2 | Nashville | 4,631 | 7 |
| 3 | Alapaha | 689 | 5 |
| 4 | Lakeland | 2,796 | 2 |
| 5 | Ray City | 1,345 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Berrien County.
All ZIP Codes in Berrien County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Berrien County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31645 | Ray City | 95 | A | 0 | $122K |
| 2 | 31639 | Nashville | 94 | A | 2 | $133K |
| 3 | 31749 | Enigma | 92 | A | 12 | $87K |
| 4 | 31622 | Alapaha | 65 | C | 5 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berrien County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Berrien County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.