Fayette County, Georgia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Fayette: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Covering 7 ZIP codes, Fayette County falls in the average tier for tap water safety - violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Fayette County Compares
How Fayette County Compares
Fayette County scores 11 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fayette County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.9 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $819, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.266% avg pipe failure probability
34.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fayette County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $819
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
46,581 housing units in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette 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 Fayette County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Fayette County
8 community water systems serving Fayette County.
- B
- B
- C
- B
- B
- C
16 total water systems serve Fayette County.
Systems with the most violations in Fayette County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- C
All ZIP Codes in Fayette County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30205 | Brooks | 81 | B | 6 (2 health) | $492K |
| 2 | 30214 | Fayetteville | 72 | B | 7 | $338K |
| 3 | 30215 | Fayetteville | 72 | B | 7 | $378K |
| 4 | 30290 | Tyrone | 69 | C | 26 (1 health) | $417K |
| 5 | 30270 | Peachtree City | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 31169 | Peachtree City | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 30269 | Peachtree City | 50 | D | 0 | $459K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette 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 Fayette County, Georgia
Overview
Fayette County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.