Alabama · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Houston County, AL
10 community water systems serving Houston County reported 0 lead and 743 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 145 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ashford Water Works.
1.5% 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) 1.5%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Houston County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ashford Water WorksAshford | 0 | 452 | 6 | 30% |
| Columbia Water WorksColumbia | 0 | 262 | 1 | 79% |
| Avon Water SystemAshford | 0 | 27 | 1 | 15% |
| City of Dothan UtilitiesDothan | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Kinsey Water SystemDothan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Houston County Water AuthorityDothan | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0% |
| Town of Cowarts Water SystemCowarts | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| City of TaylorTaylor | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Town of CottonwoodCottonwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Webb Water SystemWebb | 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 Houston County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Houston County reported 0 lead and 743 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 145 of unknown material.
Which Houston County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ashford Water Works (452), Columbia Water Works (262), Avon Water System (27).
How do I check my home in Houston 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.