Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 2,999

Lead pipes in Jemison, AL

117 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Jemison (population 2,999) gets its water from Jemison Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 117 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,950, with 475 more of unknown material.

6.0% of Jemison 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%).

0Lead
117Galvanized, replace
475Unknown material
1,358Non-lead

Latest lead test for Jemison Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Jemison Water Works.

Water systems serving Jemison

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Jemison Water WorksMain system01174756.0%
Town of Thorsby Water Works BoardServes nearby areas0000%

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 Jemison

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jemison Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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

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Questions

Does Jemison, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Jemison Water Works, which serves Jemison, reported 0 lead and 117 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 475 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Jemison?

EPA's service area maps place most of Jemison in Jemison Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0000219). Town of Thorsby Water Works Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Jemison 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 Jemison 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 Jemison Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.