Georgia · population 4,895
Lead pipes in Forsyth, GA
4,021 lines still unidentified
Most of Forsyth (population 4,895) gets its water from Forsyth. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,021 of 5,324 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Forsyth'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 76%
- Non-lead 24%
Latest lead test for Forsyth (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Forsyth.
Water systems serving Forsyth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ForsythMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,021 | 0% |
| North Monroe Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 237 | 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 Forsyth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Forsyth'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
- Jackson2 lead + galv. lines
- Macon-Bibb Countyno lead reported
- Locust Groveno lead reported
- Monticello1,022 unknown
- Zebulon20 lead + galv. lines
- Griffin8,507 unknown
- Thomaston2 lead + galv. lines
- Byronno lead reported
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Questions
Does Forsyth, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Forsyth still lists 4,021 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forsyth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forsyth in Forsyth's service area (PWSID GA2070001). North Monroe Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forsyth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Forsyth'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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.