Alabama · population 17,293
Lead pipes in Chelsea, AL
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chelsea (population 17,293) gets its water from Shelby County Commission-Water Services. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,825, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Shelby County Commission-Water Services'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Shelby County Commission-Water Services (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Shelby County Commission-Water Services.
Water systems serving Chelsea
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Commission-Water ServicesMain system | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of PelhamServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Chelsea
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shelby County Commission-Water Services'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
- Westover1 lead + galv. lines
- Indian Springsno lead reported
- Columbianano lead reported
- Wilsonville1 unknown
- Hoover12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Harpersvilleno lead reported
- Vestavia Hills12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Alabasterno lead reported
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Questions
Does Chelsea, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Shelby County Commission-Water Services, which serves Chelsea, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chelsea?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chelsea in Shelby County Commission-Water Services's service area (PWSID AL0001671). City of Pelham also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chelsea home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shelby County Commission-Water Services'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 Chelsea 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 Shelby County Commission-Water Services whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.