Alabama · population 8,310
Lead pipes in Atmore, AL
161 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Atmore (population 8,310) gets its water from West Escambia Utilities, INC.. That system reported 0 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,070, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.0% of West Escambia Utilities, INC.'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for West Escambia Utilities, INC. (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.9 ppb 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 West Escambia Utilities, INC..
Water systems serving Atmore
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Escambia Utilities, INC.Main system | 0 | 161 | 0 | 4.0% |
| Freemanville Water System, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Atmore
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Escambia Utilities, INC.'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Frisco281 lead + galv. lines
- Brewton560 lead + galv. lines
- East Brewton78 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Minette246 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville18 unknown
- Mount Vernon53 lead + galv. lines
- Evergreen715 lead + galv. lines
- Spanish Fort22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Atmore, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. West Escambia Utilities, INC., which serves Atmore, reported 0 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Atmore?
EPA's service area maps place most of Atmore in West Escambia Utilities, INC.'s service area (PWSID AL0000553). Freemanville Water System, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Atmore home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Escambia Utilities, INC.'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 Atmore 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 West Escambia Utilities, INC. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.