Georgia · population 2,205
Lead pipes in Trenton, GA
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Trenton (population 2,205) gets its water from Dade County Water Authority. That system reported 4 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,542, with 3,577 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Dade County Water Authority'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Dade County Water Authority (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.6 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 Dade County Water Authority.
Water systems serving Trenton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County Water AuthorityMain system | 4 | 59 | 3,577 | 0.7% |
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 Trenton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dade County Water Authority'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
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Rossville5,111 unknown
- Fort Oglethorpe1,081 unknown
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- Trion2,117 unknown
- Summerville1,240 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Trenton, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Dade County Water Authority, which serves Trenton, reported 4 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,577 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Trenton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Trenton in Dade County Water Authority's service area (PWSID GA0830000).
How do I check whether my Trenton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dade County Water Authority'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 Trenton 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 Dade County Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.