Athens, GA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
10 ZIP codes · 117 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 10 ZIP codes across Athens, GA. The area averages a grade B (77/100); 6 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Athens, GA. We compared 10 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (77/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 5 | 83% |
| C | 1 | 17% |
| 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 | 81 | B | 4 | 0.0089 mg/L |
| 2 | 30602 | 81 | B | 4 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 3 | 30609 | 81 | B | 4 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 4 | 30606 | 77 | B | 35 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 5 | 30607 | 72 | B | 22 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 6 | 30605 | 67 | C | 48 | 0.0067 mg/L |
| 7 | 30603 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 30604 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 30608 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 30612 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 117 total violations across Athens
- 31 health-based violations
- 6 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 6 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 23 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20 | 6 |
| Gross Beta | 5 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 5 | 2 |
| Barium | 4 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Athens?
ZIP code 30601 has the highest safety score in Athens at 81/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Athens water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 117 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 6 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.