Alabama · population 201,367
Lead pipes in Mobile, AL
No lead lines reported
Most of Mobile (population 201,367) gets its water from Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile, which reported 94,604 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile (2025): 1.5 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 Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile.
Water systems serving Mobile
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of MobileMain system | 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 Mobile
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile'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
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Questions
Does Mobile, AL have lead pipes?
Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile, which serves Mobile, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Mobile?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mobile in Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile's service area (PWSID AL0001005).
How do I check whether my Mobile home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile'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 Mobile 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 Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.