Georgia · population 2,536
Lead pipes in Thunderbolt, GA
No lead lines reported
Most of Thunderbolt (population 2,536) gets its water from Thunderbolt, which reported 965 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Thunderbolt'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Thunderbolt (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.4 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 Thunderbolt.
Water systems serving Thunderbolt
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderboltMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Savannah-MainServes 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 Thunderbolt
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Thunderbolt'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
- Garden1,413 lead + galv. lines
- Savannah46 lead + galv. lines
- Tybee Island225 lead + galv. lines
- Port Wentworth571 unknown
- Rinconno lead reported
- Springfield86 lead + galv. lines
- Guyton200 unknown
- Statesborono lead reported
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Questions
Does Thunderbolt, GA have lead pipes?
Thunderbolt, which serves Thunderbolt, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Thunderbolt?
EPA's service area maps place most of Thunderbolt in Thunderbolt's service area (PWSID GA0510006). Savannah-Main also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Thunderbolt home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Thunderbolt'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 Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.