Alabama · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Baldwin County, AL
15 community water systems serving Baldwin County reported 5 lead and 430 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,207 of unknown material. The most are in North Baldwin Utilities.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Baldwin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baldwin UtilitiesBay Minette | 0 | 246 | 0 | 1.8% |
| City of LoxleyLoxley | 0 | 147 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Spanish Fort Water System, INC.Spanish Fort | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Utilities Board of the City of Gulf ShoresGulf Shores | 0 | 14 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Water Works Board of the Town of SummerdaleSummerdale | 5 | 0 | 47 | 1.0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of DaphneDaphne | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of FairhopeFairhope | 0 | 0 | 6,730 | 0% |
| Orange Beach Water Sewer and F.P.A.Orange Beach | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0% |
| Town of SilverhillSilverhill | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of FoleyFoley | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| Belforest Water SystemDaphne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of RobertsdaleRobertsdale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Perdido Bay Water Sewer & FPDElberta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Central Baldwin County WS & FpaRobertsdale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Park City Water AuthorityDaphne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Baldwin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Baldwin County reported 5 lead and 430 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,207 of unknown material.
Which Baldwin County water systems have the most lead lines?
North Baldwin Utilities (246), City of Loxley (147), Spanish Fort Water System, INC. (22).
How do I check my home in Baldwin County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.