Does Smyrna Have Lead Pipes? What the City's Service Line Inventory Says The City says its system is lead free. Here is what that covers and what it does not.

What the City says

The City of Smyrna's Water and Sewer Division page says the City has "determined that our system is lead free." It publishes an inventory of public and customer-owned service lines, per EPA guidance, at pws-ptd.120wateraudit.com/Smyrna-GA. The page does not describe how to look up a single address, so if you need help with yours, call Public Works at (770) 431-2850.

What the inspections involved

11Alive reported in 2023 (the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative reposted the story on March 22, 2023) that Smyrna planned about a year of work under a federally mandated program. The details it gave:

• Crews dig a basketball-sized hole on each side of the water meter, inspect the service line and refill the hole.
• Lines at about 5,000 properties were to be checked in total.
• Only homes built before 1986 were being checked, because lead pipe use was banned that year.
• Work had begun at thousands of homes in wards 2 and 6 ahead of the rest of the city.
• No findings had been reported at that point, and officials said it was too early to say how many homes might need service line replacements.

That reporting is from 2023. The City's current page, quoted above, is the best source on where things stand today.

Which Smyrna homes are in the age range

The 1986 cutoff covers most of the established neighborhoods we serve. The City's neighborhoods page puts Cheney Woods in the 1950s and 1960s and Bennett Woods in the 1960s and 1970s, all well before 1986. See Cheney Woods and Smyrna Heights and Bennett Woods and Cooper Lake.

Which part of the line is yours

The City of Smyrna's utility FAQ says the City repairs leaks up to the meter. The water service line from the meter to your house belongs to the homeowner, along with all plumbing inside. If you replace that line, the City asks you to tell it so the service line inventory can be updated. Public Works is (770) 431-2850, and the City's page names a Water System Administrative Coordinator for these notices.

Homes served by the Cobb County Water System instead of the City follow that utility's process. Check your bill to see which one serves you. Our who fixes what guide has the numbers.

Older pipes inside the house are a separate question

The inventory is about service lines. The plumbing inside an older house can have its own issues. HomeServe says galvanized steel pipe was commonly used before the 1960s, that its zinc coating wears down over time, and that the pipe then corrodes, causing low pressure and discolored water. It says a strong magnet sticks to galvanized steel, which is a quick way to tell it from copper or plastic. See our guide on galvanized pipes in 1960s ranches.

What you can do

1. Check the City's published inventory using the link above, or call Public Works if you need help.
2. Look at your pipes. Where the line enters the house and under sinks, note the material. A plumber can identify it.
3. Ask a plumber for an inspection if your home is older, especially if you see rust, discolored water or low pressure.
4. Keep records of any service line or repipe work, including permits.
5. If you replaced the service line, tell the City so the inventory is accurate.

See water line repair for work on the line from the meter to the house, and repiping for the pipes inside.

Written and reviewed by Alex, a Smyrna local with an MBA who researches and edits every page on this site, citing official and published sources. Published November 3, 2026.

Plumbing work is performed by independent, licensed Georgia plumbers. General information, not legal or insurance advice.