Georgia · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Early County, GA
3 community water systems serving Early County reported 0 lead and 1,109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 330 of unknown material. The most are in Blakely.
38% of these systems' 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) 38%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Early County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlakelyBlakely | 0 | 1,074 | 325 | 40% |
| JakinJakin | 0 | 28 | 0 | 30% |
| DamascusDamascus | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6.5% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Early County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Early County reported 0 lead and 1,109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 330 of unknown material.
Which Early County water systems have the most lead lines?
Blakely (1,074), Jakin (28), Damascus (7).
How do I check my home in Early County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.