Alabama · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, AL
7 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 8 lead and 281 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 194 of unknown material. The most are in Frisco City Water System.
3.0% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 2.0%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco City Water SystemFrisco City | 3 | 278 | 132 | 36% |
| Town of ExcelExcel | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.7% |
| Town of BeatriceBeatrice | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of City of MonroevilleMonroeville | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Southwest Alabama Water AuthorityPeterman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Uriah Water SystemUriah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mexia Water System, INC.Mexia | 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monroe County reported 8 lead and 281 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 194 of unknown material.
Which Monroe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Frisco City Water System (281), Town of Excel (8).
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.