Alabama · population 1,820
Lead pipes in Blountsville, AL
114 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Blountsville (population 1,820) gets its water from Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville. That system reported 0 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,500, with 0 more of unknown material.
7.6% of Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville.
Water systems serving Blountsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of the Town of BlountsvilleMain system | 0 | 114 | 0 | 7.6% |
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 Blountsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville'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
- Clevelandno lead reported
- Hancevilleno lead reported
- Oneontano lead reported
- Locust Forkno lead reported
- Cullman271 lead + galv. lines
- Good Hope177 lead + galv. lines
- Arab66 lead + galv. lines
- Warrior12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Blountsville, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville, which serves Blountsville, reported 0 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blountsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blountsville in Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville's service area (PWSID AL0000100).
How do I check whether my Blountsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville'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 Blountsville 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 Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.