Harris County, Georgia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Harris County's 8 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Harris County Compares
How Harris County Compares
Harris County scores 3 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Harris County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $305, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.221% avg pipe failure probability
34.5% 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: $305
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,241 housing units in Harris 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 Harris County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAVERLY HALL | 746 | 12 |
| 2 | Pine Mountain Valley | 1,209 | 5 |
| 3 | Shiloh | 504 | 5 |
| 4 | Harris County Water System | 22,922 | 3 |
| 5 | Hamilton | 2,211 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Harris County.
All ZIP Codes in Harris County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Harris County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31804 | Cataula | 83 | B | 1 | $288K |
| 2 | 31823 | Pine Mountain Valley | 83 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 3 | 31811 | Hamilton | 82 | B | 2 | $266K |
| 4 | 31831 | Waverly Hall | 79 | B | 6 | $239K |
| 5 | 31826 | Shiloh | 69 | C | 3 | $168K |
| 6 | 31808 | Fortson | 63 | C | 0 | $285K |
| 7 | 31829 | Upatoi | 63 | C | 0 | $352K |
| 8 | 31807 | Ellerslie | 53 | D | 0 | $290K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harris County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Harris County, Georgia
Overview
Harris County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
4 of 8 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.