Alabama · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, AL
9 community water systems serving Washington County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37 of unknown material. The most are in Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of the Town of ChatomChatom | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Leroy Water AuthorityLeroy | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Utilities Board of the Town of MillryMillry | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| St Stephens Water SystemWashington County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| McIntosh Water & Fire Pro AuthorityMcIntosh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington County Water AuthorityChatom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fruitdale Water SystemChatom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tibbie Water & Fire Protection AuthorityTibbie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Deer Park-Vinegar Bend Water & FpaDeer Park | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Utilities Board of the Town of Chatom (4), Leroy Water Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.