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
How Meriwether County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Meriwether County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $330
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Meriwether County, Georgia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.