Georgia · population 2,543
Lead pipes in Claxton, GA
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Claxton (population 2,543) gets its water from Claxton. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,493, with 1,372 more of unknown material.
5.2% of Claxton'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 2.9%
Latest lead test for Claxton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Claxton.
Water systems serving Claxton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClaxtonMain system | 0 | 78 | 1,372 | 5.2% |
| Claxton-Evans County Ind. ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 53 | 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 Claxton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Claxton'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
- Statesborono lead reported
- Lyons451 unknown
- Guyton200 unknown
- Springfield86 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon799 unknown
- Rinconno lead reported
- Port Wentworth571 unknown
- Savannah46 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Claxton, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Claxton, which serves Claxton, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,372 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Claxton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Claxton in Claxton's service area (PWSID GA1090001). Claxton-Evans County Ind. Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Claxton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Claxton'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 Claxton 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 Claxton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.