Forsyth County, Georgia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Forsyth County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Forsyth County Compares
How Forsyth County Compares
Forsyth County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.1 (asthma 8.4%, diabetes 9.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $793, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.173% avg pipe failure probability
13.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $793
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
64,505 housing units in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forsyth Company Water & Sewer | 161,200 | 9 |
| 2 | Cumming | 58,661 | 9 |
| 3 | Shady Shores Subdivision | 1,632 | 9 |
| 4 | Colonial Club Estates | 416 | 9 |
| 5 | Deerwood Water Systems, Inc. | 405 | 9 |
7 total water systems serve Forsyth County.
All ZIP Codes in Forsyth County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Forsyth County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30028 | Cumming | 82 | B | 3 | $429K |
| 2 | 30040 | Cumming | 77 | B | 3 | $474K |
| 3 | 30041 | Cumming | 77 | B | 3 | $523K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Forsyth County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Forsyth County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
3 of 3 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.