Alabama · population 1,680
Lead pipes in Cordova, AL
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cordova (population 1,680) gets its water from Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board. That system reported 16 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,287, with 17 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Cordova, Water Works & Gas 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 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board (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 Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board.
Water systems serving Cordova
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova, Water Works & Gas BoardMain system | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1.2% |
| Jasper Water Works & Sewer BoardServes nearby areas | 0 | 580 | 5,072 | 4.7% |
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 Cordova
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cordova, Water Works & Gas 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
- Dorano lead reported
- Jasper580 lead + galv. lines
- Sumiton94 lead + galv. lines
- Adamsville9 lead + galv. lines
- Graysville9 lead + galv. lines
- Sylvan Springs153 lead + galv. lines
- Brookside118 unknown
- Warrior12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cordova, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board, which serves Cordova, reported 16 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cordova?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cordova in Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board's service area (PWSID AL0001326). Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cordova home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cordova, Water Works & Gas 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 Cordova 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 Cordova, Water Works & Gas Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.