Georgia · population 4,076
Lead pipes in Harlem, GA
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harlem (population 4,076) gets its water from Columbia County. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 51,421, with 2,058 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Columbia County'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 4.0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Columbia County (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.6 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 Columbia County.
Water systems serving Harlem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia CountyMain system | 0 | 6 | 2,058 | <0.1% |
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 Harlem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Columbia County'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
- Grovetown1,825 unknown
- Thomson19 lead + galv. lines
- Augusta-Richmond Countyno lead reported
- Warrentonno lead reported
- Lincolnton794 unknown
- Sparta2 lead + galv. lines
- Sandersville5 lead + galv. lines
- Tennille443 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Harlem, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Columbia County, which serves Harlem, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,058 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harlem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harlem in Columbia County's service area (PWSID GA0730000).
How do I check whether my Harlem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Columbia County'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 Harlem 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 Columbia County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.