Alabama · population 26,044
Lead pipes in Fairhope, AL
6,730 lines still unidentified
Most of Fairhope (population 26,044) gets its water from City of Fairhope. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,730 of 20,580 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Fairhope'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%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for City of Fairhope (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 City of Fairhope.
Water systems serving Fairhope
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FairhopeMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,730 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of DaphneServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Fairhope
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fairhope'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
- Daphne1 lead + galv. lines
- Silverhillno lead reported
- Robertsdaleno lead reported
- Summerdale5 lead + galv. lines
- Spanish Fort22 lead + galv. lines
- Mobileno lead reported
- Elbertano lead reported
- Gulf Shores14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fairhope, AL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Fairhope still lists 6,730 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fairhope?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fairhope in City of Fairhope's service area (PWSID AL0000035). Utilities Board of the City of Daphne also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fairhope home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Fairhope'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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.