Georgia · population 9,850
Lead pipes in Thomaston, GA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Thomaston (population 9,850) gets its water from Thomaston. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,164, with 2,324 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Thomaston'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for Thomaston (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Thomaston.
Water systems serving Thomaston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThomastonMain system | 0 | 2 | 2,324 | <0.1% |
| Upson CountyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grace Neal & Vestavia SDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 310 | 0% |
| Country Village SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 191 | 0% |
| BuffingtonAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 63 | 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 Thomaston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Thomaston'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
- Zebulon20 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester1,773 unknown
- Butler1 lead + galv. lines
- Griffin8,507 unknown
- Forsyth4,021 unknown
- Pine Mountainno lead reported
- Senoia11 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Thomaston, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Thomaston, which serves Thomaston, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,324 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Thomaston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Thomaston in Thomaston's service area (PWSID GA2930000). Upson County, Grace Neal & Vestavia SD, Country Village Subdivision, Buffington also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Thomaston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Thomaston'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 Thomaston 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 Thomaston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.