Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 5,752

Lead pipes in Adel, GA

842 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Adel (population 5,752) gets its water from Adel. That system reported 0 lead and 842 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,826, with 59 more of unknown material.

30% of Adel's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
842Galvanized, replace
59Unknown material
1,925Non-lead

Latest lead test for Adel (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Adel.

Water systems serving Adel

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
AdelMain system08425930%
SparksServes nearby areas0259031%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Adel

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Adel's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Adel, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Adel, which serves Adel, reported 0 lead and 842 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Adel?

EPA's service area maps place most of Adel in Adel's service area (PWSID GA0750000). Sparks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Adel home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Adel's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Adel be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Adel whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.