Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 66,705

Lead pipes in Albany, GA

591 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Albany (population 66,705) gets its water from Albany. That system reported 0 lead and 591 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 37,199, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.6% of Albany's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
591Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
36,608Non-lead

Latest lead test for Albany (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.2 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 Albany.

Water systems serving Albany

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
AlbanyMain system059101.6%
Usmc-LogisticsAlso serves parts of the city00180%
Lee County Utilities AuthorityServes nearby areas02964<0.1%

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 Albany

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

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No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

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 Albany, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Albany, which serves Albany, reported 0 lead and 591 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Albany?

EPA's service area maps place most of Albany in Albany's service area (PWSID GA0950000). Usmc-Logistics, Lee County Utilities Authority also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Albany'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 Albany 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 Albany whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.