Georgia · population 19,301
Lead pipes in Forest Park, GA
222 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Forest Park (population 19,301) gets its water from Clayton County Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 222 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 88,766, with 16,885 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Clayton County Water Authority'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Clayton County Water Authority (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Clayton County Water Authority.
Water systems serving Forest Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton County Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 222 | 16,885 | 0.3% |
| AtlantaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 43,429 | 0% |
| Dekalb CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 155,835 | 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 Forest Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clayton County Water Authority'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
- Lake222 lead + galv. lines
- Morrow222 lead + galv. lines
- Hapeville863 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale222 lead + galv. lines
- College Park42 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesboro222 lead + galv. lines
- East Pointno lead reported
- Stockbridgeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Forest Park, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Clayton County Water Authority, which serves Forest Park, reported 0 lead and 222 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,885 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forest Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forest Park in Clayton County Water Authority's service area (PWSID GA0630000). Atlanta, Dekalb County also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forest Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clayton County Water Authority'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 Forest Park 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 Clayton County Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.