Alabama · population 5,129
Lead pipes in Brewton, AL
560 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brewton (population 5,129) gets its water from Water Works Board of the City of Brewton. That system reported 220 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,564, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of Water Works Board of the City of Brewton'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 4.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Water Works Board of the City of Brewton (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Water Works Board of the City of Brewton.
Water systems serving Brewton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works Board of the City of BrewtonMain system | 220 | 340 | 0 | 12% |
| McCall Water System INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of the Town of East BrewtonServes nearby areas | 0 | 78 | 0 | 6.4% |
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 Brewton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Water Works Board of the City of Brewton'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
- East Brewton78 lead + galv. lines
- Atmore161 lead + galv. lines
- Evergreen715 lead + galv. lines
- Frisco281 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville18 unknown
- Andalusia5,096 unknown
- Georgiana13 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Minette246 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brewton, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Water Works Board of the City of Brewton, which serves Brewton, reported 220 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brewton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brewton in Water Works Board of the City of Brewton's service area (PWSID AL0000555). McCall Water System INC, Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brewton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Water Works Board of the City of Brewton'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 Brewton 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 Water Works Board of the City of Brewton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.