Worst Infrastructure: Georgia — 2026 Rankings

Out of 874 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Georgia, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	874
Highest risk	61%
Median risk	27%
Average risk	28%
State	Georgia

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	30070	Porterdale	GA	61%	Very High	62/100
2	30275	Sargent	GA	53%	High	53/100
3	30284	Sunny Side	GA	53%	High	53/100
4	30448	Nunez	GA	53%	High	96/100
5	31084	Seville	GA	53%	High	66/100
6	30229	Haralson	GA	52%	High	53/100
7	30177	Tate	GA	51%	High	63/100
8	30810	Gibson	GA	50%	High	87/100
9	31648	Statenville	GA	50%	High	66/100
10	30828	Warrenton	GA	48%	High	69/100
11	39815	Attapulgus	GA	48%	High	55/100
12	31057	Marshallville	GA	47%	High	89/100
13	31401	Savannah	GA	46%	High	77/100
14	30149	Mount Berry	GA	45%	High	72/100
15	30436	Lyons	GA	45%	High	70/100
16	31061	Milledgeville	GA	45%	High	70/100
17	31327	Sapelo Island	GA	45%	High	95/100
18	30648	Lexington	GA	44%	High	71/100
19	30664	Sharon	GA	44%	High	66/100
20	30904	Augusta	GA	44%	High	66/100
21	31601	Valdosta	GA	44%	High	65/100
22	30072	Pine Lake	GA	43%	High	60/100
23	30598	Toccoa Falls	GA	43%	High	60/100
24	31556	Offerman	GA	43%	High	66/100
25	31602	Valdosta	GA	43%	High	60/100
26	30623	Bostwick	GA	42%	High	80/100
27	30631	Crawfordville	GA	42%	High	85/100
28	30673	Washington	GA	42%	High	79/100
29	30824	Thomson	GA	42%	High	70/100
30	30901	Augusta	GA	42%	High	71/100
31	31204	Macon	GA	42%	High	76/100
32	31415	Savannah	GA	42%	High	72/100
33	31779	Pelham	GA	42%	High	65/100
34	30310	Atlanta	GA	41%	High	59/100
35	30474	Vidalia	GA	41%	High	91/100
36	30756	Varnell	GA	41%	High	53/100
37	31083	Scotland	GA	41%	High	56/100
38	31404	Savannah	GA	41%	High	72/100
39	31816	Manchester	GA	41%	High	78/100
40	31901	Columbus	GA	41%	High	95/100
41	30577	Toccoa	GA	40%	Moderate	67/100
42	30807	Camak	GA	40%	Moderate	66/100
43	31034	Hardwick	GA	40%	Moderate	66/100
44	31076	Reynolds	GA	40%	Moderate	68/100
45	31201	Macon	GA	40%	Moderate	81/100
46	31623	Argyle	GA	40%	Moderate	66/100
47	31650	Willacoochee	GA	40%	Moderate	46/100
48	39870	Newton	GA	40%	Moderate	76/100
49	30412	Alston	GA	39%	Moderate	86/100
50	30665	Siloam	GA	39%	Moderate	79/100
51	31059	Milledgeville	GA	39%	Moderate	66/100
52	31062	Milledgeville	GA	39%	Moderate	66/100
53	31603	Valdosta	GA	39%	Moderate	66/100
54	31604	Valdosta	GA	39%	Moderate	70/100
55	31606	Valdosta	GA	39%	Moderate	70/100
56	31698	Valdosta	GA	39%	Moderate	66/100
57	31803	Buena Vista	GA	39%	Moderate	66/100
58	39846	Edison	GA	39%	Moderate	90/100
59	30147	Lindale	GA	38%	Moderate	63/100
60	30170	Roopville	GA	38%	Moderate	66/100
61	30286	Thomaston	GA	38%	Moderate	77/100
62	30303	Atlanta	GA	38%	Moderate	64/100
63	30306	Atlanta	GA	38%	Moderate	71/100
64	30314	Atlanta	GA	38%	Moderate	59/100
65	30337	Atlanta	GA	38%	Moderate	54/100
66	30410	Ailey	GA	38%	Moderate	84/100
67	30552	Lakemont	GA	38%	Moderate	58/100
68	30635	Elberton	GA	38%	Moderate	77/100
69	31003	Allentown	GA	38%	Moderate	94/100
70	31055	Mc Rae	GA	38%	Moderate	66/100
71	31206	Macon	GA	38%	Moderate	76/100
72	31501	Waycross	GA	38%	Moderate	89/100
73	31520	Brunswick	GA	38%	Moderate	79/100
74	31636	Lake Park	GA	38%	Moderate	70/100
75	31832	Weston	GA	38%	Moderate	83/100
76	39867	Morris	GA	38%	Moderate	66/100
77	30311	Atlanta	GA	37%	Moderate	54/100
78	30317	Atlanta	GA	37%	Moderate	76/100
79	30344	Atlanta	GA	37%	Moderate	54/100
80	30539	East Ellijay	GA	37%	Moderate	63/100
81	30558	Maysville	GA	37%	Moderate	72/100
82	30817	Lincolnton	GA	37%	Moderate	94/100
83	31051	Lilly	GA	37%	Moderate	96/100
84	31064	Monticello	GA	37%	Moderate	82/100
85	31070	Pinehurst	GA	37%	Moderate	97/100
86	31071	Pineview	GA	37%	Moderate	99/100
87	31211	Macon	GA	37%	Moderate	76/100
88	31408	Savannah	GA	37%	Moderate	77/100
89	31632	Hahira	GA	37%	Moderate	69/100
90	31701	Albany	GA	37%	Moderate	79/100
91	31906	Columbus	GA	37%	Moderate	85/100
92	30032	Decatur	GA	36%	Moderate	76/100
93	30230	Hogansville	GA	36%	Moderate	77/100
94	30297	Forest Park	GA	36%	Moderate	65/100
95	30307	Atlanta	GA	36%	Moderate	76/100
96	30423	Daisy	GA	36%	Moderate	97/100
97	30434	Louisville	GA	36%	Moderate	92/100
98	30446	Newington	GA	36%	Moderate	94/100
99	30555	Mc Caysville	GA	36%	Moderate	55/100
100	30627	Carlton	GA	36%	Moderate	73/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.