Georgia · population 3,139
Lead pipes in Tybee Island, GA
225 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tybee Island (population 3,139) gets its water from Tybee Island. That system reported 0 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,204, with 0 more of unknown material.
7.0% of Tybee Island'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) 7.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Tybee Island (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.5 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 Tybee Island.
Water systems serving Tybee Island
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tybee IslandMain system | 0 | 225 | 0 | 7.0% |
| Estill Hammock/Spanish HammockServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 156 | 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 Tybee Island
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tybee Island'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
- Thunderboltno lead reported
- Garden1,413 lead + galv. lines
- Savannah46 lead + galv. lines
- Port Wentworth571 unknown
- Rinconno lead reported
- Springfield86 lead + galv. lines
- Guyton200 unknown
- Darienno lead reported
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Questions
Does Tybee Island, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Tybee Island, which serves Tybee Island, reported 0 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tybee Island?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tybee Island in Tybee Island's service area (PWSID GA0510005). Estill Hammock/Spanish Hammock also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tybee Island home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tybee Island'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 Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.