Alabama · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lamar County, AL
4 community water systems serving Lamar County reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material. The most are in Vernon Water and Sewer Board.
3.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Alabama average (3.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Lamar County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Water and Sewer BoardVernon | 0 | 170 | 0 | 5.2% |
| Kennedy Water Works BoardKennedy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of SulligentSulligent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of MillportMillport | 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 Lamar County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lamar County reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Which Lamar County water systems have the most lead lines?
Vernon Water and Sewer Board (170).
How do I check my home in Lamar 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.