Worst Infrastructure: Georgia — 2026 Rankings

Out of 909 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	909
Highest risk	68%
Median risk	28%
Average risk	30%
State	Georgia

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	31084	Seville	GA	68%	Very High	66/100
2	30070	Porterdale	GA	61%	Very High	62/100
3	30275	Sargent	GA	58%	High	53/100
4	30284	Sunny Side	GA	57%	High	53/100
5	31034	Hardwick	GA	57%	High	66/100
6	30598	Toccoa Falls	GA	54%	High	60/100
7	30664	Sharon	GA	54%	High	66/100
8	30177	Tate	GA	53%	High	63/100
9	30448	Nunez	GA	53%	High	96/100
10	30819	Mesena	GA	53%	High	66/100
11	31059	Milledgeville	GA	53%	High	66/100
12	31062	Milledgeville	GA	53%	High	66/100
13	31556	Offerman	GA	53%	High	66/100
14	31603	Valdosta	GA	53%	High	66/100
15	31604	Valdosta	GA	53%	High	70/100
16	31698	Valdosta	GA	53%	High	66/100
17	30229	Haralson	GA	51%	High	53/100
18	31031	Gordon	GA	51%	High	94/100
19	31623	Argyle	GA	51%	High	66/100
20	31901	Columbus	GA	51%	High	95/100
21	30810	Gibson	GA	50%	High	87/100
22	31648	Statenville	GA	50%	High	66/100
23	30665	Siloam	GA	49%	High	79/100
24	30806	Boneville	GA	49%	High	66/100
25	30828	Warrenton	GA	48%	High	69/100
26	39815	Attapulgus	GA	48%	High	55/100
27	39852	Fowlstown	GA	48%	High	66/100
28	31055	Mc Rae	GA	47%	High	66/100
29	31057	Marshallville	GA	47%	High	89/100
30	31327	Sapelo Island	GA	47%	High	95/100
31	30230	Hogansville	GA	46%	High	77/100
32	30539	East Ellijay	GA	46%	High	63/100
33	31401	Savannah	GA	46%	High	77/100
34	31906	Columbus	GA	46%	High	85/100
35	30149	Mount Berry	GA	45%	High	72/100
36	30436	Lyons	GA	45%	High	70/100
37	30475	Vidalia	GA	45%	High	94/100
38	30555	Mc Caysville	GA	45%	High	55/100
39	31061	Milledgeville	GA	45%	High	70/100
40	31527	Jekyll Island	GA	45%	High	78/100
41	31701	Albany	GA	45%	High	79/100
42	31784	Sale City	GA	45%	High	94/100
43	39834	Climax	GA	45%	High	99/100
44	39885	Sasser	GA	45%	High	99/100
45	30454	Rockledge	GA	44%	High	66/100
46	30457	Soperton	GA	44%	High	79/100
47	30648	Lexington	GA	44%	High	71/100
48	30673	Washington	GA	44%	High	79/100
49	30808	Dearing	GA	44%	High	66/100
50	30823	Stapleton	GA	44%	High	87/100
51	30904	Augusta	GA	44%	High	66/100
52	31601	Valdosta	GA	44%	High	65/100
53	31631	Fargo	GA	44%	High	95/100
54	31642	Pearson	GA	44%	High	85/100
55	31730	Camilla	GA	44%	High	83/100
56	30529	Commerce	GA	43%	High	79/100
57	31602	Valdosta	GA	43%	High	60/100
58	31707	Albany	GA	43%	High	84/100
59	31739	Cotton	GA	43%	High	66/100
60	31779	Pelham	GA	43%	High	65/100
61	31783	Rebecca	GA	43%	High	99/100
62	30072	Pine Lake	GA	42%	High	60/100
63	30455	Rocky Ford	GA	42%	High	99/100
64	30623	Bostwick	GA	42%	High	80/100
65	30631	Crawfordville	GA	42%	High	85/100
66	30824	Thomson	GA	42%	High	70/100
67	30901	Augusta	GA	42%	High	71/100
68	31204	Macon	GA	42%	High	76/100
69	31415	Savannah	GA	42%	High	72/100
70	39867	Morris	GA	42%	High	66/100
71	30293	Woodbury	GA	41%	High	68/100
72	30310	Atlanta	GA	41%	High	59/100
73	30449	Oliver	GA	41%	High	99/100
74	30474	Vidalia	GA	41%	High	91/100
75	30554	Lula	GA	41%	High	83/100
76	30558	Maysville	GA	41%	High	72/100
77	31070	Pinehurst	GA	41%	High	97/100
78	31083	Scotland	GA	41%	High	56/100
79	31404	Savannah	GA	41%	High	72/100
80	31699	Moody A F B	GA	41%	High	66/100
81	31765	Meigs	GA	41%	High	96/100
82	31816	Manchester	GA	41%	High	78/100
83	31903	Columbus	GA	41%	High	90/100
84	39819	Bainbridge	GA	41%	High	85/100
85	30577	Toccoa	GA	40%	Moderate	67/100
86	30750	Lookout Mountain	GA	40%	Moderate	53/100
87	30756	Varnell	GA	40%	Moderate	53/100
88	30807	Camak	GA	40%	Moderate	66/100
89	31033	Haddock	GA	40%	Moderate	95/100
90	31072	Pitts	GA	40%	Moderate	99/100
91	31076	Reynolds	GA	40%	Moderate	68/100
92	31201	Macon	GA	40%	Moderate	81/100
93	31650	Willacoochee	GA	40%	Moderate	46/100
94	31735	Cobb	GA	40%	Moderate	73/100
95	39846	Edison	GA	40%	Moderate	90/100
96	39870	Newton	GA	40%	Moderate	76/100
97	30105	Armuchee	GA	39%	Moderate	63/100
98	30412	Alston	GA	39%	Moderate	86/100
99	30538	Eastanollee	GA	39%	Moderate	53/100
100	30552	Lakemont	GA	39%	Moderate	58/100

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: 2026-07-19.

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.