Georgia · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Effingham County, GA
23 community water systems serving Effingham County reported 85 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,382 of unknown material. The most are in Springfield.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Georgia average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Effingham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldSpringfield | 85 | 1 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Lakeside Farms / BloomingdaleEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0% |
| Westwood Heights SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0% |
| Foxbow FarmsEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 318 | 0% |
| Goshen Villa SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 247 | 0% |
| Auriga FarmsEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0% |
| Foxbow North SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 212 | 0% |
| GuytonGuyton | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0% |
| Meldrim LakesEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Paddleford Plantation SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Pecan Grove S/DEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Pineora Water SystemGuyton | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Hawk HammockEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Tusculum Living Water SystemSpringfield | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Midland EstatesEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Meldrim ApartmentsEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Hunts Mobile Home ParkRincon | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Edwards Mobile Home ParkEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| South Pointe SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Mill Creek SubdivisionEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Rincon Water SystemRincon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Effingham County Surface Water SystemEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Azalea PointEffingham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Effingham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Effingham County reported 85 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,382 of unknown material.
Which Effingham County water systems have the most lead lines?
Springfield (86).
How do I check my home in Effingham 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.