Georgia · population 3,164
Lead pipes in Tallapoosa, GA
1,318 lines still unidentified
Most of Tallapoosa (population 3,164) gets its water from Tallapoosa. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,318 of 1,738 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Tallapoosa'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 76%
- Non-lead 24%
Latest lead test for Tallapoosa (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 Tallapoosa.
Water systems serving Tallapoosa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TallapoosaMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,318 | 0% |
| Haralson County Water AuthorityServes 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 Tallapoosa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tallapoosa'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
- Bremenno lead reported
- Temple97 lead + galv. lines
- Cedartown4,026 unknown
- Villa Rica475 lead + galv. lines
- Aragon380 lead + galv. lines
- Cave Springno lead reported
- Dallasno lead reported
- Hiram9,335 unknown
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Questions
Does Tallapoosa, GA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Tallapoosa still lists 1,318 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tallapoosa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tallapoosa in Tallapoosa's service area (PWSID GA1430002). Haralson County Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tallapoosa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tallapoosa'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 Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.