Georgia · population 3,014
Lead pipes in Chickamauga, GA
1,537 lines still unidentified
Most of Chickamauga (population 3,014) gets its water from Chickamauga. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,537 of 2,174 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Chickamauga'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%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Chickamauga (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 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 Chickamauga.
Water systems serving Chickamauga
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChickamaugaMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,537 | 0% |
| Walker County Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,111 | 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 Chickamauga
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chickamauga'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
- Fort Oglethorpe1,081 unknown
- Rossville5,111 unknown
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton63 lead + galv. lines
- Varnellno lead reported
- Trion2,117 unknown
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Questions
Does Chickamauga, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Chickamauga still lists 1,537 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chickamauga?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chickamauga in Chickamauga's service area (PWSID GA2950000). Walker County Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chickamauga home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chickamauga'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 Chickamauga 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 Chickamauga whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.