Alabama · population 20,239
Lead pipes in Cullman, AL
271 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cullman (population 20,239) gets its water from City of Cullman. That system reported 0 lead and 271 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,432, with 1 more of unknown material.
2.0% of City of Cullman'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) 2.0%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Cullman (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 for City of Cullman.
Water systems serving Cullman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CullmanMain system | 0 | 271 | 1 | 2.0% |
| East Cullman Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 177 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Johnsons Crossing Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cullman County Water DepartmentServes 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 Cullman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Cullman'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
- Good Hope177 lead + galv. lines
- Hancevilleno lead reported
- Falkville22 lead + galv. lines
- Blountsville114 lead + galv. lines
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
- Clevelandno lead reported
- Arab66 lead + galv. lines
- Locust Forkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Cullman, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Cullman, which serves Cullman, reported 0 lead and 271 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cullman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cullman in City of Cullman's service area (PWSID AL0001786). East Cullman Water System, Johnsons Crossing Water System, Cullman County Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cullman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Cullman'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 Cullman 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 City of Cullman whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.