Alabama · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lee County, AL
6 community water systems serving Lee County reported 0 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,974 of unknown material. The most are in Smiths Water & Sewer Authority.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 4.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Lee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Water & Sewer AuthoritySmiths | 0 | 137 | 2,974 | 1.2% |
| Loachapoka Water AuthorityLoachapoka | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Water Works Board of the City of AuburnAuburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of the City of OpelikaOpelika | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beauregard Water AuthorityOpelika | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beulah Utilities DistrictLee County | 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 Lee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lee County reported 0 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,974 of unknown material.
Which Lee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Smiths Water & Sewer Authority (137), Loachapoka Water Authority (10).
How do I check my home in Lee 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.