Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 2,917

Lead pipes in Ocilla, GA

945 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Ocilla (population 2,917) gets its water from Ocilla. That system reported 0 lead and 945 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,392, with 75 more of unknown material.

68% of Ocilla's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
945Galvanized, replace
75Unknown material
372Non-lead

Latest lead test for Ocilla (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Ocilla.

Water systems serving Ocilla

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
OcillaMain system09457568%
MysticAlso serves parts of the city0131.0%

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 Ocilla

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ocilla's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Ocilla, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Ocilla, which serves Ocilla, reported 0 lead and 945 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 75 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Ocilla?

EPA's service area maps place most of Ocilla in Ocilla's service area (PWSID GA1550002). Mystic also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Ocilla home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Ocilla'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 Ocilla 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 Ocilla whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.