Alabama · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pickens County, AL
5 community water systems serving Pickens County reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 675 of unknown material. The most are in Reform Water & Sewer Board.
0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 8.2%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Pickens County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reform Water & Sewer BoardReform | 2 | 6 | 640 | 1.1% |
| Pickens County Water AuthorityPickens County | 0 | 1 | 2 | <0.1% |
| Gordo Water Gas & Sewer BoardGordo | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Water & Sewer Board of the City of AlicevilleAliceville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Carrollton WDPickens 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 Pickens County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pickens County reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 675 of unknown material.
Which Pickens County water systems have the most lead lines?
Reform Water & Sewer Board (8), Pickens County Water Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Pickens 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.