Georgia · population 4,836
Lead pipes in Cochran, GA
1,432 lines still unidentified
Most of Cochran (population 4,836) gets its water from Cochran. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,432 of 2,337 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cochran'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 61%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Cochran (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.4 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 Cochran.
Water systems serving Cochran
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CochranMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,432 | 0% |
| Middle Georgia State UniversityAlso 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 Cochran
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cochran'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
- Perry5 lead + galv. lines
- Warner Robins15,058 unknown
- Centerville14 lead + galv. lines
- Dublin2,259 lead + galv. lines
- Byronno lead reported
- East Dublin68 lead + galv. lines
- Macon-Bibb Countyno lead reported
- Ivey703 unknown
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Questions
Does Cochran, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cochran still lists 1,432 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cochran?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cochran in Cochran's service area (PWSID GA0230000). Middle Georgia State University also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cochran home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cochran'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 Cochran 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 Cochran whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.