Alabama · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Covington County, AL
7 community water systems serving Covington County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,129 of unknown material. The most are in Florala Water Works & Sewer Board.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Covington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florala Water Works & Sewer BoardFlorala | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Gantt Water SystemGantt | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Utilities Board of AndalusiaAndalusia | 0 | 0 | 5,096 | 0% |
| Lockhart Water WorksLockhart | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Covington County Water AuthorityAndalusia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Opp Utilities BoardOpp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| River Falls Water SystemRiver Falls | 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 Covington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Covington County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,129 of unknown material.
Which Covington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Florala Water Works & Sewer Board (2), Gantt Water System (1).
How do I check my home in Covington 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.