Georgia · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sumter County, GA
5 community water systems serving Sumter County reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,130 of unknown material. The most are in Plains.
0.1% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Sumter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlainsPlains | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.0% |
| AmericusSumter County | 0 | 0 | 5,654 | 0% |
| LeslieLeslie | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| DesotoDe Soto | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0% |
| Briar Patch Mobile Home ParkAmericus | 0 | 0 | 136 | 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 Sumter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sumter County reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,130 of unknown material.
Which Sumter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Plains (11).
How do I check my home in Sumter 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.