Georgia · population 7,028
Lead pipes in LaFayette, GA
866 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of LaFayette (population 7,028) gets its water from Lafayette. That system reported 1 lead and 865 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,294, with 5,890 more of unknown material.
10% of Lafayette'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Lafayette (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 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 Lafayette.
Water systems serving LaFayette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LafayetteMain system | 1 | 865 | 5,890 | 10% |
| 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 LaFayette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lafayette'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
- Trion2,117 unknown
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Fort Oglethorpe1,081 unknown
- Summerville1,240 lead + galv. lines
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- Trenton63 lead + galv. lines
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Rossville5,111 unknown
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Questions
Does LaFayette, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lafayette, which serves LaFayette, reported 1 lead and 865 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,890 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to LaFayette?
EPA's service area maps place most of LaFayette in Lafayette's service area (PWSID GA2950002). Walker County Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my LaFayette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lafayette'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 LaFayette 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 Lafayette whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.