Alabama · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mobile County, AL
14 community water systems serving Mobile County reported 0 lead and 434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,411 of unknown material. The most are in South Alabama Utilities Water System.
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 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Mobile County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama Utilities Water SystemCitronelle | 0 | 319 | 15,138 | 1.1% |
| Town of Mt. VernonMobile County | 0 | 53 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Mobile County Water & Fire Pro AuthorityTheodore | 0 | 36 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Saraland, BD of W&S CommissionersSaraland | 0 | 20 | 1,823 | 0.5% |
| Prichard Water Works BoardPrichard | 0 | 6 | 2,315 | <0.1% |
| Kushla Water DistrictEight Mile | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| St. Elmo-Irvington Water AuthorityMobile County | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Board of Water and Sewer Commission of the City of MobileMobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Bay Water Works BoardGrand Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of Bayou la BatreBayou La Batre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of the City of SatsumaSatsuma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Turnerville Water & Fire Pro DistrictSaraland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dauphin Island Water & SewerDauphin Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lemoyne Water System, INC.Axis | 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 Mobile County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mobile County reported 0 lead and 434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,411 of unknown material.
Which Mobile County water systems have the most lead lines?
South Alabama Utilities Water System (319), Town of Mt. Vernon (53), Mobile County Water & Fire Pro Authority (36).
How do I check my home in Mobile 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.