Alabama · population 230,402
Lead pipes in Huntsville, AL
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Huntsville (population 230,402) gets its water from Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 106,348, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Huntsville Utilities Water Dept. (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Huntsville Utilities Water Dept..
Water systems serving Huntsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.Main system | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Madison County Water DepartmentAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| US Army Garrison-Redstone ArsenalServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Huntsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.'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
- Madisonno lead reported
- Triana9 lead + galv. lines
- Owens Cross Roads120 lead + galv. lines
- Pricevilleno lead reported
- Athens510 lead + galv. lines
- New Hopeno lead reported
- Decatur8,883 lead + galv. lines
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
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Questions
Does Huntsville, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Huntsville Utilities Water Dept., which serves Huntsville, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Huntsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Huntsville in Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.'s service area (PWSID AL0000882). Madison County Water Department, US Army Garrison-Redstone Arsenal also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Huntsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.'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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville Utilities Water Dept. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.