Alabama · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Escambia County, AL
7 community water systems serving Escambia County reported 220 lead and 580 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material. The most are in Water Works Board of the City of Brewton.
5.0% 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Escambia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works Board of the City of BrewtonBrewton | 220 | 340 | 0 | 12% |
| West Escambia Utilities, INC.Atmore | 0 | 161 | 0 | 4.0% |
| Water Works Board of the Town of East BrewtonEast Brewton | 0 | 78 | 0 | 6.4% |
| Town of FlomatonFlomaton | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.1% |
| McCall Water System INCBrewton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Freemanville Water System, INC.Atmore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Escambia Community Utilities LLCHuxford | 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 Escambia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Escambia County reported 220 lead and 580 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Which Escambia County water systems have the most lead lines?
Water Works Board of the City of Brewton (560), West Escambia Utilities, INC. (161), Water Works Board of the Town of East Brewton (78).
How do I check my home in Escambia 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.