Water System Report GA

Warner Robins

EPA ID: GA1530007 · 83,705 people served · 10 ZIP codes

EPA data: Warner Robins — zero violations, five years, 83,705 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
83,705
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 94% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Warner Robins Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$83,196
Median Household Income
175,253
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Warner Robins serves a community with a median household income of $83,196 and an estimated 175,253 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Warner Robins's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Houston County, Georgia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,544
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,744

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,744 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Warner Robins (EPA ID: GA1530007) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 83,705 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
31098 0.0014 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 8 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Warner Robins (GA1530007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warner Robins water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Warner Robins has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Warner Robins serve?

Warner Robins serves approximately 83,705 people across 10 ZIP codes in Georgia.

Where does Warner Robins get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
15,058
Unknown Material
14,839
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 83,705
Reported to Georgia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Warner Robins safe to drink?
Warner Robins earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Warner Robins meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Warner Robins serve?
Warner Robins serves approximately 83,705 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Warner Robins's water source?
Warner Robins draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Warner Robins's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Warner Robins's service area?
The Warner Robins service area has a median household income of $83,196. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Warner Robins get its water?
Warner Robins's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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