Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 25,082

Lead pipes in Cartersville, GA

634 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cartersville (population 25,082) gets its water from Cartersville. That system reported 0 lead and 634 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,593, with 3,479 more of unknown material.

5.0% of Cartersville'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
634Galvanized, replace
3,479Unknown material
8,480Non-lead

Latest lead test for Cartersville (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.5 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 Cartersville.

Water systems serving Cartersville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CartersvilleMain system06343,4795.0%
Bartow CountyAlso serves parts of the city0010,4280%

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 Cartersville

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

Find the official inventory mapCartersville 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 Cartersville, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Cartersville, which serves Cartersville, reported 0 lead and 634 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,479 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cartersville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cartersville in Cartersville's service area (PWSID GA0150002). Bartow County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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