Alabama · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clarke County, AL
6 community water systems serving Clarke County reported 1 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,829 of unknown material. The most are in Grove Hill Water Works.
2.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Alabama average (3.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Clarke County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Water WorksGrove Hill | 0 | 166 | 215 | 8.1% |
| Thomasville Water Works & Sewer BoardThomasville | 0 | 89 | 203 | 3.2% |
| Jackson Water Works & Sewer BoardJackson | 1 | 54 | 1,411 | 1.4% |
| Old Line Water SystemJackson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coffeeville Utiliies BoardCoffeeville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mid-Central Water AuthorityFulton | 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 Clarke County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clarke County reported 1 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,829 of unknown material.
Which Clarke County water systems have the most lead lines?
Grove Hill Water Works (166), Thomasville Water Works & Sewer Board (89), Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board (55).
How do I check my home in Clarke 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.