Water Quality in Macon, GA (31217)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 31217.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,732
Population
10
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Macon Water Authority
Jones County
All resolvedGray
All resolved50-50 Foods, Inc.
All resolvedBsa-Camp Benjamin Hawkins#3-Lakeside
Bsa-Camp Benjamin Hawkins-Main
Bsa-Camp Benjamin Hawkins#2-Lodgehill
Kamin Llc
All resolvedBsa-Camp Benjamin Hawkins#1-Dogwood
J. M. Huber Corp. Mine Shop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Macon (31217) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.