Georgia · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Walker County, GA
5 community water systems serving Walker County reported 1 lead and 865 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,999 of unknown material. The most are in Lafayette.
3.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Georgia average (1.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Walker County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LafayetteLa Fayette | 1 | 865 | 5,890 | 10% |
| Walker County Water AuthorityFlintstone | 0 | 0 | 5,111 | 0% |
| ChickamaugaChickamauga | 0 | 0 | 1,537 | 0% |
| Walker County W&SA - Armuchee ValleyFlintstone | 0 | 0 | 461 | 0% |
| Walker Co. Rural Water Auth.Walker County | 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 Walker County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Walker County reported 1 lead and 865 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,999 of unknown material.
Which Walker County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lafayette (866).
How do I check my home in Walker 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.