Clarke County, Georgia
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 12 ZIP codes in Clarke County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Clarke County Compares
How Clarke County Compares
Clarke County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clarke County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $413, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.278% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clarke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 40 total (40 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: $413
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Clarke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clarke County, representing a small fraction of property value.
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 Clarke 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 Clarke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens-clarke Company Water System | 125,000 | 73 |
| 2 | Pinewood Estates North | 581 | 60 |
| 3 | Hallmark Manufactured Housing Community | 753 | 60 |
| 4 | Country Corners Mobile Home Community | 390 | 60 |
| 5 | Madison Acres Subdivision | 221 | 60 |
14 total water systems serve Clarke County.
All ZIP Codes in Clarke County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Clarke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30601 | Athens | 80 | B | 6 (3 health) | $213K |
| 2 | 30603 | Athens | 80 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 3 | 30605 | Athens | 80 | B | 6 (3 health) | $279K |
| 4 | 30607 | Athens | 80 | B | 6 (3 health) | $235K |
| 5 | 30602 | Athens | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 6 | 30604 | Athens | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 7 | 30608 | Athens | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 8 | 30609 | Athens | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 9 | 30612 | Athens | 79 | B | 6 (3 health) | — |
| 10 | 30606 | Athens | 75 | B | 6 (3 health) | $333K |
| 11 | 30622 | Bogart | 63 | C | 0 | $379K |
| 12 | 30683 | Winterville | 61 | C | 13 | $235K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clarke County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clarke County, Georgia
Overview
Clarke County in Georgia covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
11 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.