Alabama · population 13,545
Lead pipes in Irondale, AL
No lead lines reported
Most of Irondale (population 13,545) gets its water from Irondale Water System, which reported 3,690 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Irondale Water System'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Irondale Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Irondale Water System.
Water systems serving Irondale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Alabama WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 12,350 | 18 | 36,839 | 5.3% |
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 Irondale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Irondale Water System'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
- Leedsno lead reported
- Mountain Brook12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Vestavia Hills12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Tarrant12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Center Point12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Birmingham12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Trussvilleno lead reported
- Fultondale12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Irondale, AL have lead pipes?
Irondale Water System, which serves Irondale, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Irondale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Irondale in Irondale Water System's service area (PWSID AL0000751). Central Alabama Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Irondale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Irondale Water System'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 Irondale 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 Irondale Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.