Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 1,997

Lead pipes in Coaling, AL

14 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Coaling (population 1,997) gets its water from Coaling Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,473, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.0% of Coaling Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
14Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,459Non-lead

Latest lead test for Coaling Water Authority (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.8 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 Coaling Water Authority.

Water systems serving Coaling

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Coaling Water AuthorityMain system01401.0%
Carrolls Creek, Water AuthorityServes nearby areas010<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 Coaling

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

Find the official inventory mapCoaling Water Authority details

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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 Coaling, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Coaling Water Authority, which serves Coaling, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Coaling?

EPA's service area maps place most of Coaling in Coaling Water Authority's service area (PWSID AL0001298). Carrolls Creek, Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Coaling Water Authority'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 Coaling 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 Coaling Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.