Georgia · population 2,289
Lead pipes in Varnell, GA
No lead lines reported
Most of Varnell (population 2,289) gets its water from Dalton Utilities, which reported 39,521 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Dalton Utilities'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 Dalton Utilities (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Dalton Utilities.
Water systems serving Varnell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ChatsworthServes 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 Varnell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dalton Utilities'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
- Ringgoldno lead reported
- Fort Oglethorpe1,081 unknown
- Chickamauga1,537 unknown
- Rossville5,111 unknown
- Resacano lead reported
- LaFayette866 lead + galv. lines
- Lookout Mountain5,111 unknown
- Trenton63 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Varnell, GA have lead pipes?
Dalton Utilities, which serves Varnell, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Varnell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Varnell in Dalton Utilities's service area (PWSID GA3130000). Chatsworth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Varnell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dalton Utilities'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 Varnell 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 Dalton Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.