Alabama · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Morgan County, AL
6 community water systems serving Morgan County reported 1 lead and 8,907 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,577 of unknown material. The most are in Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur.
15% 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) 15%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Morgan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Utilities Board of DecaturDecatur | 1 | 8,882 | 0 | 32% |
| Falkville Water WorksFalkville | 0 | 22 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Trinity Water Works SystemTrinity | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.3% |
| City of Hartselle Utility BoardHartselle | 0 | 0 | 5,653 | 0% |
| West Morgan-East Lawrence W&S AuthorityDecatur | 0 | 0 | 921 | 0% |
| NE Morgan Co., Water & Sewer AuthoritySomerville | 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 Morgan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Morgan County reported 1 lead and 8,907 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,577 of unknown material.
Which Morgan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur (8,883), Falkville Water Works (22), Trinity Water Works System (3).
How do I check my home in Morgan 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.