Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 10,057

Lead pipes in Cairo, GA

1,936 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cairo (population 10,057) gets its water from Cairo. That system reported 0 lead and 1,936 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,484, with 1 more of unknown material.

43% of Cairo's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1,936Galvanized, replace
1Unknown material
2,547Non-lead

Latest lead test for Cairo (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Cairo.

Water systems serving Cairo

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CairoMain system01,936143%
Pine Terrace Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city001150%

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 Cairo

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cairo's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCairo details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Cairo, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Cairo, which serves Cairo, reported 0 lead and 1,936 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cairo?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cairo in Cairo's service area (PWSID GA1310000). Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Cairo home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Cairo'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 Cairo 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 Cairo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.