Alabama · population 1,930
Lead pipes in Florala, AL
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Florala (population 1,930) gets its water from Florala Water Works & Sewer Board. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,390, with 4 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Florala Water Works & Sewer Board'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) 0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Florala Water Works & Sewer Board (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 0.5 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 Florala Water Works & Sewer Board.
Water systems serving Florala
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florala Water Works & Sewer BoardMain system | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Lockhart Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 28 | 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 Florala
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Florala Water Works & Sewer Board'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
- Andalusia5,096 unknown
- Geneva1 unknown
- Elba100 lead + galv. lines
- New Brockton32 lead + galv. lines
- Enterprise4,473 lead + galv. lines
- Level Plainsno lead reported
- Dalevilleno lead reported
- Slocomb106 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Florala, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Florala Water Works & Sewer Board, which serves Florala, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Florala?
EPA's service area maps place most of Florala in Florala Water Works & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000363). Lockhart Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Florala home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Florala Water Works & Sewer Board'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 Florala 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 Florala Water Works & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.