2026 Rankings

ZIP Codes with Most EPA Violations in Georgia — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

619 ZIP codes ranked by Violations #1: ZIP 30401 (Swainsboro, GA) — 38
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 619 ZIP codes with data in Georgia, these are the highest-ranked areas for violations. See also: National ZIP Codes with Most EPA Water Violations | All Georgia Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 619
Highest value 38
Median value 4
State Georgia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Violations Safety Score
1 30401 Swainsboro GA 38 81/100
2 30630 Crawford GA 37 63/100
3 31512 Ambrose GA 33 97/100
4 30815 Hephzibah GA 30 75/100
5 31632 Hahira GA 30 69/100
6 31803 Buena Vista GA 30 66/100
7 30011 Auburn GA 28 79/100
8 31533 Douglas GA 27 88/100
9 31534 Douglas GA 27 97/100
10 31535 Douglas GA 27 88/100
11 30223 Griffin GA 26 64/100
12 30224 Griffin GA 26 64/100
13 30290 Tyrone GA 26 69/100
14 30004 Alpharetta GA 25 51/100
15 30005 Alpharetta GA 25 51/100
16 30009 Alpharetta GA 25 51/100
17 30022 Alpharetta GA 25 51/100
18 30023 Alpharetta GA 25 48/100
19 30458 Statesboro GA 24 71/100
20 30459 Statesboro GA 24 81/100
21 30460 Statesboro GA 24 81/100
22 30461 Statesboro GA 24 71/100
23 30810 Gibson GA 24 87/100
24 30824 Thomson GA 22 70/100
25 31601 Valdosta GA 22 65/100
26 31602 Valdosta GA 22 60/100
27 31603 Valdosta GA 22 66/100
28 31604 Valdosta GA 22 70/100
29 31605 Valdosta GA 22 70/100
30 31606 Valdosta GA 22 70/100
31 31698 Valdosta GA 22 66/100
32 31815 Lumpkin GA 22 81/100
33 30705 Chatsworth GA 21 76/100
34 31636 Lake Park GA 21 70/100
35 31201 Macon GA 20 81/100
36 31202 Macon GA 20 83/100
37 31203 Macon GA 20 83/100
38 31204 Macon GA 20 76/100
39 31205 Macon GA 20 83/100
40 31206 Macon GA 20 76/100
41 31207 Macon GA 20 83/100
42 31208 Macon GA 20 83/100
43 31209 Macon GA 20 81/100
44 31210 Macon GA 20 71/100
45 31211 Macon GA 20 76/100
46 31212 Macon GA 20 83/100
47 31213 Macon GA 20 83/100
48 31216 Macon GA 20 81/100
49 31217 Macon GA 20 81/100
50 31220 Macon GA 20 76/100
51 31221 Macon GA 20 83/100
52 31294 Macon GA 20 83/100
53 31295 Macon GA 20 83/100
54 31296 Macon GA 20 83/100
55 31297 Macon GA 20 83/100
56 30112 Carrollton GA 19 58/100
57 30116 Carrollton GA 19 64/100
58 30117 Carrollton GA 19 59/100
59 30118 Carrollton GA 19 58/100
60 30119 Carrollton GA 19 64/100
61 31085 Shady Dale GA 19 65/100
62 31757 Thomasville GA 19 81/100
63 31758 Thomasville GA 19 84/100
64 31792 Thomasville GA 19 76/100
65 31799 Thomasville GA 19 81/100
66 30648 Lexington GA 18 71/100
67 30828 Warrenton GA 18 69/100
68 31087 Sparta GA 18 94/100
69 30436 Lyons GA 17 70/100
70 30521 Carnesville GA 17 72/100
71 30464 Stillmore GA 16 87/100
72 31310 Hinesville GA 16 90/100
73 31313 Hinesville GA 16 76/100
74 39823 Blakely GA 16 86/100
75 30012 Conyers GA 15 64/100
76 30013 Conyers GA 15 64/100
77 30094 Conyers GA 15 64/100
78 30204 Barnesville GA 15 73/100
79 30212 Experiment GA 15 68/100
80 30294 Ellenwood GA 15 64/100
81 30450 Portal GA 15 75/100
82 30568 Rabun Gap GA 15 81/100
83 30901 Augusta GA 15 71/100
84 30903 Augusta GA 15 76/100
85 30904 Augusta GA 15 66/100
86 30905 Augusta GA 15 76/100
87 30906 Augusta GA 15 66/100
88 30907 Augusta GA 15 78/100
89 30909 Augusta GA 15 61/100
90 30911 Augusta GA 15 76/100
91 30912 Augusta GA 15 76/100
92 30913 Augusta GA 15 76/100
93 30914 Augusta GA 15 76/100
94 30916 Augusta GA 15 76/100
95 30917 Augusta GA 15 92/100
96 30919 Augusta GA 15 76/100
97 30999 Augusta GA 15 76/100
98 31316 Ludowici GA 15 89/100
99 31709 Americus GA 15 81/100
100 31719 Americus GA 15 81/100

Methodology

Violation counts include all types recorded in the EPA SDWIS database: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) violations, treatment technique violations, and monitoring/reporting violations. Both resolved and unresolved violations are counted. Higher counts may reflect longer system histories or larger service areas.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as an EPA water violation?

EPA violations include exceeding Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), failing to treat water properly (treatment technique violations), and not testing or reporting on schedule (monitoring violations). Health-based violations are the most serious.

Does a high violation count mean the water is unsafe now?

Not necessarily. Many violations are historical or monitoring-related. However, a pattern of repeated violations indicates systemic issues with water system management or infrastructure.

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