Water System Report GA

Warner Robins

EPA ID: GA1530007 ยท 83,705 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Warner Robins (GA1530007): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Warner Robins - zero violations, five years, 83,705 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 89
Avg Safety Score
83,705
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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
61th
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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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
28th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,588
PFAS Treatment $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,813

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 $1,813 (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 8 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (89/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0014 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by GA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Warner Robins in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Warner Robins serve?

Warner Robins serves approximately 83,705 people across 8 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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 8 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Warner Robins, GA: Serves 84K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1530007/
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