Wayne County, Georgia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
The 6 water systems serving Wayne County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 13 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,557, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
46.5% 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: $2,557
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,335 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesup Water System | 10,055 | 32 |
| 2 | River's Reach | 115 | 32 |
| 3 | Westberry Rentals | 91 | 32 |
| 4 | Timber Ridge Estates | 135 | 32 |
| 5 | Deerwood Manor Drinking Water System | 84 | 32 |
9 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31560 | Screven | 96 | A | 13 (1 health) | $108K |
| 2 | 31598 | Jesup | 88 | A | 8 | — |
| 3 | 31599 | Jesup | 88 | A | 8 | — |
| 4 | 31555 | Odum | 87 | A | 0 | $103K |
| 5 | 31545 | Jesup | 84 | B | 8 | $147K |
| 6 | 31546 | Jesup | 84 | B | 8 | $188K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wayne County, Georgia
Overview
Wayne County in Georgia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
5 of 6 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.