Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 7,830

Lead pipes in Dahlonega, GA

83 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Dahlonega (population 7,830) gets its water from Dahlonega. That system reported 0 lead and 83 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,616, with 24 more of unknown material.

3.2% of Dahlonega's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
83Galvanized, replace
24Unknown material
2,509Non-lead

Latest lead test for Dahlonega (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Dahlonega.

Water systems serving Dahlonega

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
DahlonegaMain system083243.2%
Lumpkin Co. - 400 Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Dahlonega

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dahlonega's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Dahlonega, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Dahlonega, which serves Dahlonega, reported 0 lead and 83 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Dahlonega?

EPA's service area maps place most of Dahlonega in Dahlonega's service area (PWSID GA1870000). Lumpkin Co. - 400 Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Dahlonega home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Dahlonega'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 Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.