Alabama · population 3,323
Lead pipes in Evergreen, AL
715 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Evergreen (population 3,323) gets its water from Evergreen Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,758, with 3 more of unknown material.
41% of Evergreen Water Works'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) 41%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Evergreen Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.9 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 Evergreen Water Works.
Water systems serving Evergreen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Water WorksMain system | 0 | 715 | 3 | 41% |
| Owassa-Brownsville Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hamden Ridge Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lyeffion Water Authority, 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 Evergreen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Evergreen Water Works'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
- Georgiana13 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville18 unknown
- Brewton560 lead + galv. lines
- East Brewton78 lead + galv. lines
- Frisco281 lead + galv. lines
- Andalusia5,096 unknown
- Greenville3,333 unknown
- Atmore161 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Evergreen, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Evergreen Water Works, which serves Evergreen, reported 0 lead and 715 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Evergreen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Evergreen in Evergreen Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0000338). Owassa-Brownsville Water Authority, Hamden Ridge Water Authority, Lyeffion Water Authority, INC. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Evergreen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Evergreen Water Works'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 Evergreen 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 Evergreen Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.