Alabama · population 6,704
Lead pipes in Lanett, AL
583 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lanett (population 6,704) gets its water from Lanett Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 583 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,942, with 465 more of unknown material.
20% of Lanett 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) 20%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Lanett Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.4 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 Lanett Water Works.
Water systems serving Lanett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanett Water WorksMain system | 0 | 583 | 465 | 20% |
| Huguley Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 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 Lanett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lanett 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.
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Nearby cities
- Valley497 lead + galv. lines
- La Fayette444 lead + galv. lines
- Opelikano lead reported
- Roanoke3,007 unknown
- Auburnno lead reported
- Smiths Station137 lead + galv. lines
- Phenix11,668 unknown
- Dadevilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lanett, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Lanett Water Works, which serves Lanett, reported 0 lead and 583 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 465 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lanett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lanett in Lanett Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0000179). Huguley Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lanett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lanett 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 Lanett 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 Lanett Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.