Georgia · population 5,029
Lead pipes in Camilla, GA
2,075 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Camilla (population 5,029) gets its water from Camilla. That system reported 2 lead and 2,073 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,731, with 8 more of unknown material.
76% of Camilla'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 76%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 24%
Latest lead test for Camilla (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 ppb 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 Camilla.
Water systems serving Camilla
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CamillaMain system | 2 | 2,073 | 8 | 76% |
| Mitchell County Water SystemAlso 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 Camilla
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Camilla'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
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Questions
Does Camilla, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Camilla, which serves Camilla, reported 2 lead and 2,073 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Camilla?
EPA's service area maps place most of Camilla in Camilla's service area (PWSID GA2050001). Mitchell County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Camilla home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Camilla'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 Camilla 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 Camilla whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.