Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 1,945

Lead pipes in Ashland, AL

23 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Ashland (population 1,945) gets its water from Ashland Water & Sewer Board. That system reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 891, with 0 more of unknown material.

2.6% of Ashland Water & Sewer Board's service 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%).

0Lead
23Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
868Non-lead

Latest lead test for Ashland Water & Sewer Board (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Ashland Water & Sewer Board.

Water systems serving Ashland

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Ashland Water & Sewer BoardMain system02302.6%
Lineville Water Works BoardServes nearby areas0130011%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Ashland

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ashland Water & Sewer Board's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapAshland Water & Sewer Board details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Ashland, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Ashland Water & Sewer Board, which serves Ashland, reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Ashland?

EPA's service area maps place most of Ashland in Ashland Water & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000264). Lineville Water Works Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Ashland home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Ashland Water & Sewer Board's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Ashland be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Ashland Water & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.