Alabama · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Geneva County, AL
6 community water systems serving Geneva County reported 1 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 115 of unknown material. The most are in Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Slocomb.
1.2% 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) 1.2%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Geneva County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of SlocombSlocomb | 0 | 106 | 112 | 6.0% |
| Town of Malvern Water SystemMalvern | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Town of BlackBlack | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8% |
| City of HartfordHartford | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of GenevaGeneva | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Samson Water WorksSamson | 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 Geneva County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Geneva County reported 1 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 115 of unknown material.
Which Geneva County water systems have the most lead lines?
Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Slocomb (106), Town of Malvern Water System (1), Town of Black (1).
How do I check my home in Geneva 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.