Georgia · population 2,903
Lead pipes in Montezuma, GA
516 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montezuma (population 2,903) gets its water from Montezuma. That system reported 0 lead and 516 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,721, with 7 more of unknown material.
30% of Montezuma'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) 30%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Montezuma (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 4.9 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 Montezuma.
Water systems serving Montezuma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontezumaMain system | 0 | 516 | 7 | 30% |
| OglethorpeServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Montezuma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montezuma'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
- Ellaville363 lead + galv. lines
- Americus5,654 unknown
- Perry5 lead + galv. lines
- Butler1 lead + galv. lines
- Cordele5,507 unknown
- Byronno lead reported
- Buena Vista246 lead + galv. lines
- Warner Robins15,058 unknown
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Questions
Does Montezuma, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Montezuma, which serves Montezuma, reported 0 lead and 516 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montezuma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montezuma in Montezuma's service area (PWSID GA1930002). Oglethorpe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Montezuma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montezuma'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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.