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Water Quality & Safety

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The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is dedicated to providing safe, clean, and reliable drinking water for our community.

Through rigorous monitoring, regular testing, and compliance with state and federal regulations, the department works to protect water quality from source to tap. This page provides information on water quality standards, testing processes, and the measures in place to safeguard public health and ensure customer confidence in DeKalb County’s water supply.

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Program

DeKalb County Watershed Management is committed to providing safe, clean drinking water. In compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Georgia EPD, we are identifying customer service line materials – the small pipes connecting homes and businesses to County water mains.

Update (Nov. 14, 2024): No lead pipes were found in DeKalb County's drinking water inventory.
 

Why It Matters

Some older properties may still have lead or galvanized steel service lines, which can allow lead into drinking water. Lead exposure is a serious health risk, especially for children and pregnant women.

What We Are Doing
  • 2 Regular water testing (per Georgia EPD)
  • Annual Water Quality Reports
  • Corrosion control treatment to reduce lead

Resources:

Report Your Service Line

Service Line Ownership

Check Your Line

Service Line Identification Tips

Test Your Water

Service Line Inspection Program

FAQs

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