Georgia · population 15,742
Lead pipes in Americus, GA
5,654 lines still unidentified
Most of Americus (population 15,742) gets its water from Americus. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,654 of 7,256 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Americus'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%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Americus (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.9 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 Americus.
Water systems serving Americus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmericusMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,654 | 0% |
| Briar Patch Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 136 | 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 Americus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Americus'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
- Ellaville363 lead + galv. lines
- Montezuma516 lead + galv. lines
- Webster County unified government101 lead + galv. lines
- Leesburg813 lead + galv. lines
- Buena Vista246 lead + galv. lines
- Cordele5,507 unknown
- Butler1 lead + galv. lines
- Albany591 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Americus, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Americus still lists 5,654 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Americus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Americus in Americus's service area (PWSID GA2610000). Briar Patch Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Americus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Americus'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 Americus 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 Americus whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.