Lowndes County, Georgia
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Lowndes County's 10 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Lowndes County Compares
How Lowndes County Compares
Lowndes County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lowndes County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,517, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.372% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
38.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lowndes County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 87 violations. Past 5 years: 135 total (135 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: $1,517
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
51,373 housing units in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowndes Company-north Lowndes Company Ws | 13,190 | 205 |
| 2 | Lowndes Company-south Lowndes | 8,303 | 175 |
| 3 | Valdosta | 48,959 | 154 |
| 4 | Mulligan Road Water Supply | 905 | 154 |
| 5 | Oak Street Subdivision | 829 | 154 |
17 total water systems serve Lowndes County.
All ZIP Codes in Lowndes County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Lowndes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31641 | Naylor | 95 | A | 2 | $178K |
| 2 | 31604 | Valdosta | 70 | B | 22 (18 health) | — |
| 3 | 31605 | Valdosta | 70 | B | 22 (18 health) | $212K |
| 4 | 31606 | Valdosta | 70 | B | 22 (18 health) | $188K |
| 5 | 31636 | Lake Park | 70 | B | 21 (16 health) | $204K |
| 6 | 31632 | Hahira | 69 | C | 30 (21 health) | $251K |
| 7 | 31603 | Valdosta | 66 | C | 22 (18 health) | — |
| 8 | 31698 | Valdosta | 66 | C | 22 (18 health) | — |
| 9 | 31601 | Valdosta | 65 | C | 22 (18 health) | $113K |
| 10 | 31602 | Valdosta | 60 | C | 22 (18 health) | $197K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lowndes County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lowndes County, Georgia
Overview
Lowndes County in Georgia covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
10 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 163 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)
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