Alabama · population 10,473
Lead pipes in Boaz, AL
6 lines still unidentified
Most of Boaz (population 10,473) gets its water from Boaz Water & Sewer Board. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6 of 5,387 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Boaz Water & Sewer Board's service 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%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Boaz Water & Sewer Board (2026): not detected 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 Boaz Water & Sewer Board.
Water systems serving Boaz
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz Water & Sewer BoardMain system | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Sardis City Water BoardAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 1 | <0.1% |
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 Boaz
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Boaz Water & Sewer Board'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
- Sardis1 lead + galv. lines
- Albertvilleno lead reported
- Guntersville3 lead + galv. lines
- Attalla2 lead + galv. lines
- Gadsden12,504 lead + galv. lines
- Steele3 lead + galv. lines
- Rainbow397 lead + galv. lines
- Glencoe919 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Boaz, AL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Boaz Water & Sewer Board still lists 6 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Boaz?
EPA's service area maps place most of Boaz in Boaz Water & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000936). Sardis City Water Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Boaz home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Boaz 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 Boaz 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 Boaz Water & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.