Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 2,397

Lead pipes in Ashford, AL

452 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Ashford (population 2,397) gets its water from City of Ashford Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 452 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,486, with 6 more of unknown material.

30% of City of Ashford Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
452Galvanized, replace
6Unknown material
1,028Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Ashford Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Ashford Water Works.

Water systems serving Ashford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Ashford Water WorksMain system0452630%
Avon Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city027115%
City of Dothan UtilitiesServes nearby areas010<0.1%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Ashford

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ashford Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Ashford, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Ashford Water Works, which serves Ashford, reported 0 lead and 452 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Ashford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Ashford in City of Ashford Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0000671). Avon Water System, City of Dothan Utilities also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Ashford home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Ashford Water Works's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Ashford be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Ashford Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.