Georgia · population 38,747
Lead pipes in Rome, GA
1,502 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rome (population 38,747) gets its water from Rome. That system reported 0 lead and 1,502 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,320, with 0 more of unknown material.
8.2% of Rome'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) 8.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Rome (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Rome.
Water systems serving Rome
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RomeMain system | 0 | 1,502 | 0 | 8.2% |
| Floyd CountyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Berry CollegeServes 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 Rome
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rome'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
- Cave Springno lead reported
- Kingston369 unknown
- Euharlee10,428 unknown
- Adairsville340 lead + galv. lines
- Aragon380 lead + galv. lines
- Cedartown4,026 unknown
- Summerville1,240 lead + galv. lines
- Trion2,117 unknown
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Questions
Does Rome, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Rome, which serves Rome, reported 0 lead and 1,502 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rome?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rome in Rome's service area (PWSID GA1150002). Floyd County, Berry College also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rome home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rome'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 Rome 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 Rome whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.