Georgia · population 11,828
Lead pipes in Douglas, GA
4,355 lines still unidentified
Most of Douglas (population 11,828) gets its water from Douglas. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,355 of 7,049 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Douglas'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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Douglas (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 Douglas.
Water systems serving Douglas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DouglasMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,355 | 0% |
| Plantation Estates MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Douglas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Douglas'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
- Ocilla945 lead + galv. lines
- Waycross2,100 unknown
- Blackshear368 lead + galv. lines
- Tifton8,414 unknown
- Sparks259 lead + galv. lines
- Adel842 lead + galv. lines
- Ashburn1,622 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon799 unknown
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Questions
Does Douglas, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Douglas still lists 4,355 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Douglas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Douglas in Douglas's service area (PWSID GA0690002). Plantation Estates MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Douglas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Douglas'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 Douglas 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 Douglas whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.