Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 2,251

Lead pipes in East Brewton, AL

78 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of East Brewton (population 2,251) gets its water from Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,228, with 0 more of unknown material.

6.4% of Water Works Board of the Town of East 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%).

0Lead
78Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,150Non-lead

Latest lead test for Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton (Jan 2018–Dec 2020): 3.6 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 Town of East Brewton.

Water systems serving East Brewton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Water Works Board of the Town of East BrewtonMain system07806.4%
Water Works Board of the City of BrewtonServes nearby areas220340012%

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 East 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 Town of East Brewton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapWater Works Board of the Town of East Brewton details

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.

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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does East Brewton, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton, which serves East Brewton, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to East Brewton?

EPA's service area maps place most of East Brewton in Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton's service area (PWSID AL0000558). Water Works Board of the City of Brewton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Water Works Board of the Town of East 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 East 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 Town of East Brewton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.