Georgia · population 3,942
Lead pipes in Rossville, GA
5,111 lines still unidentified
Most of Rossville (population 3,942) gets its water from Walker County Water Authority. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,111 of 10,651 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Walker County Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Walker County Water Authority (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.2 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 Walker County Water Authority.
Water systems serving Rossville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,111 | 0% |
| Fort OglethorpeServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,081 | 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 Rossville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Walker County Water Authority'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
- Fort Oglethorpe1,081 unknown
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- Trenton63 lead + galv. lines
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Varnellno lead reported
- Trion2,117 unknown
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Questions
Does Rossville, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Walker County Water Authority still lists 5,111 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rossville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rossville in Walker County Water Authority's service area (PWSID GA2950003). Fort Oglethorpe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rossville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Walker County Water Authority'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 Rossville 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 Walker County Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.