Georgia · population 67,275
Lead pipes in Alpharetta, GA
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Alpharetta (population 67,275) gets its water from North Fulton County. That system reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 71,892, with 25,409 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of North Fulton County's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for North Fulton County (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 North Fulton County.
Water systems serving Alpharetta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fulton CountyMain system | 0 | 24 | 25,409 | <0.1% |
| Forsyth Co. Water & SewerServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 6,321 | 0% |
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 Alpharetta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Fulton County's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Johns Creek24 lead + galv. lines
- Roswell24 lead + galv. lines
- Milton24 lead + galv. lines
- Peachtree Cornersno lead reported
- Berkeley Lakeno lead reported
- Duluthno lead reported
- Dunwoody155,835 unknown
- Norcrossno lead reported
Check another water system
Questions
Does Alpharetta, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. North Fulton County, which serves Alpharetta, reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,409 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Alpharetta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alpharetta in North Fulton County's service area (PWSID GA1210005). Forsyth Co. Water & Sewer also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alpharetta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Fulton County'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 Alpharetta 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 North Fulton County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.