Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 22,200

Lead pipes in Helena, AL

No lead lines reported

Most of Helena (population 22,200) gets its water from Utilities Board of the City of Helena, which reported 7,224 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Utilities Board of the City of Helena'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
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
7,224Non-lead

Latest lead test for Utilities Board of the City of Helena (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 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 Helena.

Water systems serving Helena

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Utilities Board of the City of HelenaMain system0000%
Central Alabama WaterServes nearby areas12,3501836,8395.3%

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 Helena

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 Helena's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapUtilities Board of the City of Helena 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 Helena, AL have lead pipes?

Utilities Board of the City of Helena, which serves Helena, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Helena?

EPA's service area maps place most of Helena in Utilities Board of the City of Helena's service area (PWSID AL0001157). Central Alabama Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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