Alabama · population 1,123
Lead pipes in Falkville, AL
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Falkville (population 1,123) gets its water from Falkville Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 535, with 2 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Falkville Water Works'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.1%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Falkville Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Falkville Water Works.
Water systems serving Falkville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkville Water WorksMain system | 0 | 22 | 2 | 4.1% |
| City of Hartselle Utility BoardServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,653 | 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 Falkville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Falkville Water Works'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
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
- Pricevilleno lead reported
- Decatur8,883 lead + galv. lines
- Cullman271 lead + galv. lines
- Triana9 lead + galv. lines
- Trinity3 lead + galv. lines
- Good Hope177 lead + galv. lines
- Hancevilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Falkville, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Falkville Water Works, which serves Falkville, reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Falkville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Falkville in Falkville Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0001085). City of Hartselle Utility Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Falkville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Falkville Water Works'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 Falkville 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 Falkville Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.