Alabama · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dale County, AL
10 community water systems serving Dale County reported 1 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material. The most are in Ozark Utilities Board.
1.8% 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) 1.8%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Dale County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Utilities BoardOzark | 0 | 359 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Town of PinckardPinckard | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2.0% |
| Fort Rucker -American Water EnterprisesDale County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Midland City Water DepartmentMidland City | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Dale County Water AuthorityOzark | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of NewtonNewton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of DalevilleDaleville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Level PlainsDaleville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Napier Field Water SystemNapier Field | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Ariton Water Works BoardAriton | 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 Dale County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dale County reported 1 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Which Dale County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ozark Utilities Board (359), Town of Pinckard (11), Fort Rucker -American Water Enterprises (1).
How do I check my home in Dale 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.