Alabama · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chilton County, AL
5 community water systems serving Chilton County reported 0 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,355 of unknown material. The most are in Jemison Water Works.
0.6% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Chilton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison Water WorksJemison | 0 | 117 | 475 | 6.0% |
| Chilton Water AuthorityThorsby | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of ClantonClanton | 0 | 0 | 3,880 | 0% |
| Town of Thorsby Water Works BoardThorsby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maplesville Water WorksMaplesville | 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 Chilton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chilton County reported 0 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,355 of unknown material.
Which Chilton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jemison Water Works (117), Chilton Water Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Chilton 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.