Alabama · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lauderdale County, AL
7 community water systems serving Lauderdale County reported 2 lead and 4,009 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,803 of unknown material. The most are in City of Florence Water Department.
8.8% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.8%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Lauderdale County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Florence Water DepartmentFlorence | 2 | 3,882 | 17,542 | 14% |
| Lexington Water WorksLexington | 0 | 57 | 57 | 6.0% |
| Rogersville Water Works & Sewer BoardRogersville | 0 | 39 | 81 | 1.8% |
| West Lauderdale Co, Water & FpaFlorence | 0 | 31 | 116 | 0.5% |
| Chisholm Heights, Water & F P AuthorityFlorence | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| East Lauderdale County Water AuthorityRogersville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greenhill Water & Fire Pro AuthorityFlorence | 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 Lauderdale County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lauderdale County reported 2 lead and 4,009 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,803 of unknown material.
Which Lauderdale County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Florence Water Department (3,884), Lexington Water Works (57), Rogersville Water Works & Sewer Board (39).
How do I check my home in Lauderdale 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.