Georgia · population 4,421
Lead pipes in Summerville, GA
1,240 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Summerville (population 4,421) gets its water from Summerville. That system reported 0 lead and 1,240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,136, with 909 more of unknown material.
24% of Summerville'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) 24%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Summerville (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 Summerville.
Water systems serving Summerville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SummervilleMain system | 0 | 1,240 | 909 | 24% |
| Chattooga CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,117 | 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 Summerville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Summerville'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
- Trion2,117 unknown
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Rome1,502 lead + galv. lines
- Resacano lead reported
- Adairsville340 lead + galv. lines
- Cave Springno lead reported
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Kingston369 unknown
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Questions
Does Summerville, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Summerville, which serves Summerville, reported 0 lead and 1,240 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 909 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Summerville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Summerville in Summerville's service area (PWSID GA0550003). Chattooga County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Summerville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Summerville'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 Summerville 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 Summerville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.