Alabama · population 1,695
Lead pipes in Camden, AL
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Camden (population 1,695) gets its water from City of Camden. That system reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,299, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.2% of City of Camden's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Camden (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Camden.
Water systems serving Camden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CamdenMain system | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Wilcox County Water and Sewer DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1.5% |
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 Camden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Camden'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
- Selma1,232 lead + galv. lines
- Uniontown111 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville18 unknown
- Linden49 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Grande1 lead + galv. lines
- Frisco281 lead + galv. lines
- Greenville3,333 unknown
- Georgiana13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Camden, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Camden, which serves Camden, reported 0 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Camden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Camden in City of Camden's service area (PWSID AL0001374). Wilcox County Water and Sewer District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Camden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Camden'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 Camden 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 Camden whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.