Georgia · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, GA
4 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 1 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,929 of unknown material. The most are in Culloden.
0.3% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CullodenCulloden | 1 | 27 | 2 | 24% |
| ForsythForsyth | 0 | 0 | 4,021 | 0% |
| South Monroe County Water SystemMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 669 | 0% |
| North Monroe Water SystemMonroe County | 0 | 0 | 237 | 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monroe County reported 1 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,929 of unknown material.
Which Monroe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Culloden (28).
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.