Georgia · population 2,189
Lead pipes in Demorest, GA
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Demorest (population 2,189) gets its water from Demorest. That system reported 1 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,096, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Demorest'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Demorest (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Demorest.
Water systems serving Demorest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DemorestMain system | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0.4% |
| CorneliaServes nearby areas | 0 | 124 | 1,691 | 4.3% |
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 Demorest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Demorest'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
- Clarkesvilleno lead reported
- Cornelia124 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Airyno lead reported
- Baldwin2 lead + galv. lines
- Altono lead reported
- Toccoa1 lead + galv. lines
- Clevelandno lead reported
- Lulano lead reported
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Questions
Does Demorest, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Demorest, which serves Demorest, reported 1 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Demorest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Demorest in Demorest's service area (PWSID GA1370004). Cornelia also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Demorest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Demorest'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 Demorest 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 Demorest whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.