Georgia · population 18,642
Lead pipes in Buford, GA
454 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Buford (population 18,642) gets its water from Buford. That system reported 0 lead and 454 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,871, with 479 more of unknown material.
12% of Buford's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Buford (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Buford.
Water systems serving Buford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BufordMain system | 0 | 454 | 479 | 12% |
| Gwinnett Co. Dept. of Water ResourcesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Buford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Buford'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
- Sugar Hillno lead reported
- Flowery Branch24,944 unknown
- Suwaneeno lead reported
- Oakwood24,944 unknown
- Braselton13 lead + galv. lines
- Cummingno lead reported
- Daculano lead reported
- Auburnno lead reported
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Questions
Does Buford, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Buford, which serves Buford, reported 0 lead and 454 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 479 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Buford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buford in Buford's service area (PWSID GA1350000). Gwinnett Co. Dept. of Water Resources also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Buford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Buford'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 Buford 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 Buford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.