Georgia · population 5,371
Lead pipes in Cornelia, GA
124 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cornelia (population 5,371) gets its water from Cornelia. That system reported 0 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,855, with 1,691 more of unknown material.
4.3% of Cornelia'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) 4.3%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for Cornelia (2026): 1.1 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 Cornelia.
Water systems serving Cornelia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CorneliaMain system | 0 | 124 | 1,691 | 4.3% |
| DemorestServes nearby areas | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0.4% |
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 Cornelia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cornelia'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
- Baldwin2 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Airyno lead reported
- Demorest27 lead + galv. lines
- Altono lead reported
- Clarkesvilleno lead reported
- Lulano lead reported
- Toccoa1 lead + galv. lines
- Clermont24,944 unknown
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Questions
Does Cornelia, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Cornelia, which serves Cornelia, reported 0 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,691 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cornelia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cornelia in Cornelia's service area (PWSID GA1370003). Demorest also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cornelia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cornelia'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 Cornelia 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 Cornelia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.