Alabama · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Elmore County, AL
9 community water systems serving Elmore County reported 0 lead and 1,834 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 406 of unknown material. The most are in Tri Community Water System.
4.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Elmore County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Community Water SystemMillbrook | 0 | 773 | 1 | 17% |
| Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of WetumpkaWetumpka | 0 | 591 | 0 | 15% |
| Tallassee Water WorksTallassee | 0 | 467 | 394 | 17% |
| Central Elmore Water & Sewer AuthorityWetumpka | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Eclectic, Water Works & Sewer BoardEclectic | 0 | 1 | 2 | <0.1% |
| Elmore Water & Sewer AuthorityElmore | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Holtville Water SystemDeatsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Millbrook UtilitiesMillbrook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Friendship Water WorksFriendship | 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 Elmore County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Elmore County reported 0 lead and 1,834 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 406 of unknown material.
Which Elmore County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tri Community Water System (773), Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka (591), Tallassee Water Works (467).
How do I check my home in Elmore 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.