Alabama · population 4,477
Lead pipes in Jackson, AL
55 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jackson (population 4,477) gets its water from Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board. That system reported 1 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,853, with 1,411 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Jackson Water Works & Sewer 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 Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board.
Water systems serving Jackson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Water Works & Sewer BoardMain system | 1 | 54 | 1,411 | 1.4% |
| Old Line Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Jackson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson Water Works & Sewer 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
- Chatom4 lead + galv. lines
- Frisco281 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon53 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville18 unknown
- Citronelle319 lead + galv. lines
- Atmore161 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Minette246 lead + galv. lines
- Creolano lead reported
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Questions
Does Jackson, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board, which serves Jackson, reported 1 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,411 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jackson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000256). Old Line Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jackson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jackson Water Works & Sewer 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 Jackson 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 Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.