Georgia · population 6,406
Lead pipes in Temple, GA
97 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Temple (population 6,406) gets its water from Temple. That system reported 0 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,200, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.4% of Temple'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) 4.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Temple (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 7.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Temple.
Water systems serving Temple
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TempleMain system | 0 | 97 | 0 | 4.4% |
| Villa RicaServes nearby areas | 0 | 475 | 2 | 6.8% |
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 Temple
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Temple'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
- Villa Rica475 lead + galv. lines
- Bremenno lead reported
- Tallapoosa1,318 unknown
- Dallasno lead reported
- Douglasvilleno lead reported
- Hiram9,335 unknown
- Chattahoochee Hills43,429 unknown
- Aragon380 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Temple, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Temple, which serves Temple, reported 0 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Temple?
EPA's service area maps place most of Temple in Temple's service area (PWSID GA0450005). Villa Rica also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Temple home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Temple'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 Temple 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 Temple whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.