Georgia · population 2,315
Lead pipes in Webster County unified government, GA
101 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Webster County unified government (population 2,315) gets its water from Preston. That system reported 0 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 537, with 30 more of unknown material.
19% of Preston'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) 19%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Preston (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Preston.
Water systems serving Webster County unified government
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrestonMain system | 0 | 101 | 30 | 19% |
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 Webster County unified government
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Preston'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
- Buena Vista246 lead + galv. lines
- Americus5,654 unknown
- Ellaville363 lead + galv. lines
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government1,047 unknown
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government84 lead + galv. lines
- Leesburg813 lead + galv. lines
- Morganno lead reported
- Montezuma516 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Webster County unified government, GA have lead pipes?
Yes. Preston, which serves Webster County unified government, reported 0 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Webster County unified government?
EPA's service area maps place most of Webster County unified government in Preston's service area (PWSID GA3070000).
How do I check whether my Webster County unified government home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Preston'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 Webster County unified government 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 Preston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.