Alabama · population 32,587
Lead pipes in Athens, AL
510 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Athens (population 32,587) gets its water from Athens Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 510 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,427, with 1,908 more of unknown material.
3.8% of Athens Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Athens Utilities (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.6 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 Athens Utilities.
Water systems serving Athens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 510 | 1,908 | 3.8% |
| Limestone County Water & Sewer Auth.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5,494 | 0% |
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 Athens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Athens Utilities's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Madisonno lead reported
- Decatur8,883 lead + galv. lines
- Trinity3 lead + galv. lines
- Huntsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Triana9 lead + galv. lines
- Pricevilleno lead reported
- Rogersville39 lead + galv. lines
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
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Questions
Does Athens, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Athens Utilities, which serves Athens, reported 0 lead and 510 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,908 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Athens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Athens in Athens Utilities's service area (PWSID AL0000824). Limestone County Water & Sewer Auth. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Athens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Athens Utilities'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 Athens 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 Athens Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.