Water Quality Report

Townsend, GA (31331): 21 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 10 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 31331 in Townsend, GA contain 21 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 N/A
Water Quality Concerns 21 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2027-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 33 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 21 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 33 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
21 violations 1 risk identified
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
10
Water Systems
3,406
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$199K
Median Home ValueState median: $194K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
64/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
82/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 31331 in Townsend, Georgia is mapped to the water system Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws (EPA ID: GA1910021). This system provides water to approximately 3,406 people from groundwater sources.

There are 10 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws GA1910021 3,406 Groundwater
Darien Water System GA1910000 3,242 Groundwater
River Marsh Mobile Home Park GA1910123 60 Groundwater
Belvedere Island GA1910072 283 Groundwater
Sapelo Gardens GA1910003 153 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 Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws (GA1910021) 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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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Fluoride

Moderate Risk

EPA reference value: 4 mg/L (estándar secundario: 2.0 mg/L)

Tooth & bone damage at high levels

At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development

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

CPSC product recall notices

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Townsend has 33 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 31331 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 21 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 31331 (primary system: Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws), including 0 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 31331's water come from?

The recorded water source for Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws, a system mapped to ZIP code 31331, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 3,406 people.

How can I get my water tested in Townsend?

If Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws 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.

What is the radon risk for 31331?

31331 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in McIntosh County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 31331?

FEMA records contain 33 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 31331; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Townsend, GA (31331): 21 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/31331/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 31331

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
31304 Crescent, GA 4.9 mi N/A 0
31319 Meridian, GA 8.0 mi N/A 0
31323 Riceboro, GA 12.0 mi N/A 6
31305 Darien, GA 12.8 mi N/A 3
31327 Sapelo Island, GA 14.3 mi N/A 2
31320 Midway, GA 16.3 mi N/A 12
31310 Hinesville, GA 16.6 mi N/A 0
31333 Walthourville, GA 18.4 mi N/A 47
31301 Allenhurst, GA 18.5 mi N/A 50
31309 Fleming, GA 20.5 mi N/A 0

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