Georgia · population 23,994
Lead pipes in Griffin, GA
8,507 lines still unidentified
Most of Griffin (population 23,994) gets its water from Griffin. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,507 of 10,589 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Griffin'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 80%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Griffin (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Griffin.
Water systems serving Griffin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GriffinMain system | 0 | 0 | 8,507 | 0% |
| Cumberland SpringsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Spalding County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 8,626 | 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 Griffin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Griffin'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
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Questions
Does Griffin, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Griffin still lists 8,507 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Griffin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Griffin in Griffin's service area (PWSID GA2550000). Cumberland Springs, Spalding County Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Griffin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Griffin'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 Griffin 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 Griffin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.