Alabama · population 1,056
Lead pipes in Chatom, AL
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chatom (population 1,056) gets its water from Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 678, with 1 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom (Jan 2024–Dec 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 Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom.
Water systems serving Chatom
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of the Town of ChatomMain system | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Washington County Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fruitdale Water SystemAlso 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 Chatom
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom'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
- Jackson55 lead + galv. lines
- Citronelle319 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon53 lead + galv. lines
- Saraland20 lead + galv. lines
- Creolano lead reported
- Satsumano lead reported
- Semmes319 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Minette246 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chatom, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom, which serves Chatom, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chatom?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chatom in Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom's service area (PWSID AL0001358). Washington County Water Authority, Fruitdale Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chatom home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom'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 Chatom 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 Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.