Georgia · population 10,614
Lead pipes in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
1,081 lines still unidentified
Most of Fort Oglethorpe (population 10,614) gets its water from Fort Oglethorpe. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,081 of 3,079 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Fort Oglethorpe'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 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Fort Oglethorpe (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 Fort Oglethorpe.
Water systems serving Fort Oglethorpe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort OglethorpeMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,081 | 0% |
| Walker County Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,111 | 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 Fort Oglethorpe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fort Oglethorpe'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
- Rossville5,111 unknown
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- Trenton63 lead + galv. lines
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Varnellno lead reported
- Trion2,117 unknown
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Questions
Does Fort Oglethorpe, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Fort Oglethorpe still lists 1,081 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Oglethorpe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Oglethorpe in Fort Oglethorpe's service area (PWSID GA0470001). Walker County Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Oglethorpe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fort Oglethorpe'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 Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.