Georgia · population 520,070
Lead pipes in Atlanta, GA
43,429 lines still unidentified
Most of Atlanta (population 520,070) gets its water from Atlanta. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 43,429 of 184,665 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Atlanta'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 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Atlanta (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 Atlanta.
Water systems serving Atlanta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AtlantaMain system | 0 | 0 | 43,429 | 0% |
| Dekalb CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 155,835 | 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 Atlanta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Atlanta'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
- East Pointno lead reported
- Hapeville863 lead + galv. lines
- Decatur155,835 unknown
- Brookhaven155,835 unknown
- College Park42 lead + galv. lines
- Smyrnano lead reported
- Avondale Estates155,835 unknown
- Mabletonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Atlanta, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Atlanta still lists 43,429 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Atlanta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Atlanta in Atlanta's service area (PWSID GA1210001). Dekalb County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Atlanta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Atlanta'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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.