Georgia · population 1,513
Lead pipes in Ellaville, GA
363 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellaville (population 1,513) gets its water from Ellaville. That system reported 0 lead and 363 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 976, with 18 more of unknown material.
37% of Ellaville'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) 37%
- Unknown 1.8%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Ellaville (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Ellaville.
Water systems serving Ellaville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EllavilleMain system | 0 | 363 | 18 | 37% |
| Schley County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 Ellaville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ellaville'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
- Americus5,654 unknown
- Buena Vista246 lead + galv. lines
- Montezuma516 lead + galv. lines
- Webster County unified government101 lead + galv. lines
- Butler1 lead + galv. lines
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government1,047 unknown
- Leesburg813 lead + galv. lines
- Cordele5,507 unknown
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Questions
Does Ellaville, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ellaville, which serves Ellaville, reported 0 lead and 363 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellaville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellaville in Ellaville's service area (PWSID GA2490000). Schley County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellaville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ellaville'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 Ellaville 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 Ellaville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.