ZipCheckup grade for 31322: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 79

Pooler, GA (31322): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 79/100

EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Pooler)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected NFIP Claim History

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 31322 in Pooler, GA contain 14 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 79/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 3 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0019 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 106 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations and 11 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0019 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 106 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
14 violations 3 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 79 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 59% of ZIP codes nationwide
7
Water Systems
28,423
People Served
3
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$284K
Median Home Value46% above state median ($194K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 79/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
74/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
37/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 31322 in Pooler, Georgia is mapped to the water system Pooler (EPA ID: GA0510001). This system provides water to approximately 28,423 people from surface water sources.

There are 7 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Pooler GA0510001 28,423 Surface water
Larchmont Estates Subdivision GA0510034 11,799 Groundwater
Miller Pines Mobile Home Park GA0510126 96 Groundwater
Garden Acres Estates GA0510026 525 Groundwater
Savannah-main GA0510003 168,958 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pooler (GA0510001) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 31322. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0055 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Pooler has 106 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 31322 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 14 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 31322 (primary system: Pooler), including 3 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 31322's water come from?

The recorded water source for Pooler, a system mapped to ZIP code 31322, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 28,423 people.

How does Pooler water compare to the national average?

Pooler's Home Safety Score ranks better than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 62% within Georgia.

How can I get my water tested in Pooler?

If Pooler supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 31322 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 31322 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0019 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 31322?

31322 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Chatham County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 31322's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 31322. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 31322?

FEMA records contain 106 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 31322; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pooler, GA (31322): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 79/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/31322/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 31322

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