Georgia · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tift County, GA
4 community water systems serving Tift County reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,454 of unknown material. The most are in Ty Ty.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Tift County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty TyTy Ty | 0 | 70 | 0 | 19% |
| OmegaOmega | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Tifton-Tift County Water SystemTifton | 0 | 0 | 8,414 | 0% |
| Abraham Baldwin Agri. CollegeTifton | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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 Tift County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tift County reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,454 of unknown material.
Which Tift County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ty Ty (70), Omega (1).
How do I check my home in Tift 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.