Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Athens, GA. We analyzed 10 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade B (79/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	10	100%
C	0	0%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Athens ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	30601	80	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
2	30603	80	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
3	30605	80	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
4	30607	80	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
5	30602	79	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
6	30604	79	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
7	30608	79	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
8	30609	79	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
9	30612	79	B	6	0.0035 mg/L
10	30606	75	B	6	0.0035 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 9 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 60 total violations across Athens
• 30 health-based violations
• 10 of 10 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	30	10
Total Coliform	10	10
Surface Water Treatment Rule	10	10
Lead and Copper Rule	10	10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Athens?

ZIP code 30601 has the highest safety score in Athens at 80/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.

Is Athens water safe to drink?

Athens has an average water safety score of 79/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Athens, GA city page
• Georgia state rankings
• All Georgia alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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