Alabama · population 5,396
Lead pipes in Glencoe, AL
919 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glencoe (population 5,396) gets its water from Glencoe Water Works Board. That system reported 0 lead and 919 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,120, with 8 more of unknown material.
43% of Glencoe Water Works Board'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) 43%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Glencoe Water Works Board (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 Glencoe Water Works Board.
Water systems serving Glencoe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Water Works BoardMain system | 0 | 919 | 8 | 43% |
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of GadsdenServes nearby areas | 8 | 12,496 | 0 | 80% |
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 Glencoe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glencoe Water Works 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
- Hokes Bluffno lead reported
- Gadsden12,504 lead + galv. lines
- Southside123 lead + galv. lines
- Rainbow397 lead + galv. lines
- Attalla2 lead + galv. lines
- Ohatchee1 lead + galv. lines
- Jacksonville474 lead + galv. lines
- Steele3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glencoe, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Glencoe Water Works Board, which serves Glencoe, reported 0 lead and 919 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glencoe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glencoe in Glencoe Water Works Board's service area (PWSID AL0000578). Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glencoe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glencoe Water Works 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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe Water Works Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.