Georgia · population 3,311
Lead pipes in Ball Ground, GA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ball Ground (population 3,311) gets its water from Ball Ground. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,541, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Ball Ground'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Ball Ground (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Ball Ground.
Water systems serving Ball Ground
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball GroundMain system | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 91 | 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 Ball Ground
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ball Ground'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
- Nelson91 unknown
- Jasper21 lead + galv. lines
- Cantonno lead reported
- Holly Springs91 unknown
- Milton24 lead + galv. lines
- Dawsonvilleno lead reported
- Cummingno lead reported
- Woodstock1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ball Ground, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ball Ground, which serves Ball Ground, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ball Ground?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ball Ground in Ball Ground's service area (PWSID GA0570000). Cherokee County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ball Ground home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ball Ground'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 Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.