Georgia · population 1,316
Lead pipes in Sparta, GA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sparta (population 1,316) gets its water from Sparta. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,181, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Sparta'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Sparta (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Sparta.
Water systems serving Sparta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpartaMain system | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Hancock Co-Ga15e/Devereau WSAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Sparta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sparta'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
- Warrentonno lead reported
- Milledgeville5,557 unknown
- Sandersville5 lead + galv. lines
- Greensboro940 unknown
- Union Pointno lead reported
- Eatonton1,109 unknown
- Tennille443 lead + galv. lines
- Thomson19 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sparta, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Sparta, which serves Sparta, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sparta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sparta in Sparta's service area (PWSID GA1410001). Hancock Co-Ga15e/Devereau WS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sparta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sparta'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 Sparta 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 Sparta whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.