Georgia · population 1,181
Lead pipes in Franklin Springs, GA
146 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin Springs (population 1,181) gets its water from Royston. That system reported 0 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,533, with 903 more of unknown material.
9.5% of Royston'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) 9.5%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 32%
Latest lead test for Royston (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.2 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 Royston.
Water systems serving Franklin Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoystonMain system | 0 | 146 | 903 | 9.5% |
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 Franklin Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Royston'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
- Commerce2,084 unknown
- Toccoa1 lead + galv. lines
- Wintervilleno lead reported
- Maysville106 unknown
- Mount Airyno lead reported
- Arcadeno lead reported
- Athens-Clarke Countyno lead reported
- Baldwin2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin Springs, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Royston, which serves Franklin Springs, reported 0 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 903 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin Springs in Royston's service area (PWSID GA1190004).
How do I check whether my Franklin Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Royston'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 Franklin Springs 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 Royston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.