Alabama · population 6,193
Lead pipes in Semmes, AL
319 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Semmes (population 6,193) gets its water from South Alabama Utilities Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,249, with 15,138 more of unknown material.
1.1% of South Alabama Utilities Water System'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for South Alabama Utilities Water System (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 South Alabama Utilities Water System.
Water systems serving Semmes
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama Utilities Water SystemMain system | 0 | 319 | 15,138 | 1.1% |
| Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of MobileServes 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 Semmes
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Alabama Utilities Water System'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
- Prichard6 lead + galv. lines
- Saraland20 lead + galv. lines
- Chickasaw6 lead + galv. lines
- Satsumano lead reported
- Mobileno lead reported
- Creolano lead reported
- Citronelle319 lead + galv. lines
- Spanish Fort22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Semmes, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. South Alabama Utilities Water System, which serves Semmes, reported 0 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,138 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Semmes?
EPA's service area maps place most of Semmes in South Alabama Utilities Water System's service area (PWSID AL0000967). Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of Mobile also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Semmes home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Alabama Utilities Water System'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 Semmes 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 South Alabama Utilities Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.