Alabama · population 57,974
Lead pipes in Decatur, AL
8,883 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Decatur (population 57,974) gets its water from Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur. That system reported 1 lead and 8,882 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,028, with 0 more of unknown material.
32% of Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 32%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur.
Water systems serving Decatur
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Utilities Board of DecaturMain system | 1 | 8,882 | 0 | 32% |
| West Morgan-East Lawrence W&S AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 921 | 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 Decatur
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur'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
- Trinity3 lead + galv. lines
- Pricevilleno lead reported
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
- Triana9 lead + galv. lines
- Falkville22 lead + galv. lines
- Athens510 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonno lead reported
- Huntsville1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Decatur, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur, which serves Decatur, reported 1 lead and 8,882 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Decatur?
EPA's service area maps place most of Decatur in Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur's service area (PWSID AL0001084). West Morgan-East Lawrence W&S Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Decatur home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur'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 Decatur 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 Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.