Alabama · population 1,366
Lead pipes in Mount Vernon, AL
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Vernon (population 1,366) gets its water from Town of Mt. Vernon. That system reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 617, with 5 more of unknown material.
8.6% of Town of Mt. Vernon'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) 8.6%
- Unknown 0.8%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Town of Mt. Vernon (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.3 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 Town of Mt. Vernon.
Water systems serving Mount Vernon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mt. VernonMain system | 0 | 53 | 5 | 8.6% |
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 Mount Vernon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Mt. Vernon'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
- Citronelle319 lead + galv. lines
- Creolano lead reported
- Satsumano lead reported
- Saraland20 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Minette246 lead + galv. lines
- Chickasaw6 lead + galv. lines
- Prichard6 lead + galv. lines
- Semmes319 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mount Vernon, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Mt. Vernon, which serves Mount Vernon, reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Vernon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Vernon in Town of Mt. Vernon's service area (PWSID AL0001006).
How do I check whether my Mount Vernon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Mt. Vernon'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 Mount Vernon 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 Town of Mt. Vernon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.