Lead Pipe Map

Georgia · population 5,213

Lead pipes in Palmetto, GA

8 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Palmetto (population 5,213) gets its water from Palmetto. That system reported 7 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,833, with 25 more of unknown material.

0.2% of Palmetto's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

7Lead
1Galvanized, replace
25Unknown material
3,800Non-lead

Latest lead test for Palmetto (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 Palmetto.

Water systems serving Palmetto

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
PalmettoMain system71250.2%
AtlantaServes nearby areas0043,4290%

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 Palmetto

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Palmetto'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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Palmetto, GA have lead pipes?

Yes. Palmetto, which serves Palmetto, reported 7 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Palmetto?

EPA's service area maps place most of Palmetto in Palmetto's service area (PWSID GA1210008). Atlanta also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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