Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 17,431

Lead pipes in Gulf Shores, AL

14 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Gulf Shores (population 17,431) gets its water from Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,974, with 0 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
14Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
14,960Non-lead

Latest lead test for Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.4 ppb 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 Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores.

Water systems serving Gulf Shores

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Utilities Board of the City of Gulf ShoresMain system0140<0.1%
Orange Beach Water Sewer and F.P.A.Serves nearby areas002030%

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 Gulf Shores

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapUtilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Gulf Shores, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores, which serves Gulf Shores, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Gulf Shores?

EPA's service area maps place most of Gulf Shores in Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores's service area (PWSID AL0000038). Orange Beach Water Sewer and F.P.A. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Gulf Shores home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores'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 Gulf Shores 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 Utilities Board of the City of Gulf Shores whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.