COUNTY REPORT GA

Meriwether County, Georgia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Meriwether County, the 7 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Meriwether County Compares

Meriwether County74/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Meriwether County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Meriwether County scores 1 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30218 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30259 (53/100)
$141K
Median Home Value
$529
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Meriwether County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $330, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.299% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Meriwether County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
14%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $330

Energy Code Gap $244/yr
Water / Lead $86/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

9,980 housing units in Meriwether County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 19%

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 Meriwether County

$141K
Median Home Value
$529
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meriwether 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 Meriwether County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Meriwether County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Coweta Water & Sewer Authority 92,907 11
2 Luthersville 2,468 11
3 Manchester 5,397 11
4 Warm Springs 1,017 4
5 Woodbury 961 4

9 total water systems serve Meriwether County.

All ZIP Codes in Meriwether County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Meriwether County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30218 Gay 83 B 0 $187K
2 30222 Greenville 81 B 1 $116K
3 31830 Warm Springs 80 B 3 $129K
4 31816 Manchester 78 B 5 (1 health) $141K
5 30251 Luthersville 73 B 11 $204K
6 30293 Woodbury 68 C 3 $92K
7 30259 Moreland 53 D 0 $342K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Meriwether 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.

Overview

Meriwether County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Meriwether County?
Meriwether County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Meriwether County?
Meriwether County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Meriwether County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Meriwether County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $330 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Meriwether County?
The median home build year in Meriwether County is 1982. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Meriwether County compare to Georgia?
Meriwether County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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