Georgia · population 14,416
Lead pipes in Clarkston, GA
155,835 lines still unidentified
Most of Clarkston (population 14,416) gets its water from Dekalb County. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 155,835 of 213,957 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Dekalb County'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 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Dekalb County (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.5 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 Dekalb County.
Water systems serving Clarkston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb CountyMain system | 0 | 0 | 155,835 | 0% |
| AtlantaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 43,429 | 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 Clarkston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dekalb County'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
- Tucker155,835 unknown
- Avondale Estates155,835 unknown
- Stone Mountain155,835 unknown
- Decatur155,835 unknown
- Chamblee155,835 unknown
- Brookhaven155,835 unknown
- Doraville155,835 unknown
- Lilburnno lead reported
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Questions
Does Clarkston, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Dekalb County still lists 155,835 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clarkston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clarkston in Dekalb County's service area (PWSID GA0890001). Atlanta also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clarkston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dekalb County'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 Clarkston 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 Dekalb County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.