Georgia · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Irwin County, GA
2 community water systems serving Irwin County reported 0 lead and 946 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 78 of unknown material. The most are in Ocilla.
63% 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) 63%
- Unknown 5.2%
- Non-lead 32%
Water systems serving Irwin County
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 Irwin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Irwin County reported 0 lead and 946 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 78 of unknown material.
Which Irwin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ocilla (945), Mystic (1).
How do I check my home in Irwin 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.