Georgia · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Screven County, GA
5 community water systems serving Screven County reported 0 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 300 of unknown material. The most are in Newington.
3.9% 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) 3.9%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Screven County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewingtonNewington | 0 | 72 | 0 | 44% |
| HiltoniaSylvania | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0% |
| OliverOliver | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0% |
| Sylvania Mobile Home ParkScreven County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| SylvaniaSylvania | 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 Screven County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Screven County reported 0 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 300 of unknown material.
Which Screven County water systems have the most lead lines?
Newington (72).
How do I check my home in Screven 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.