Alabama · population 14,561
Lead pipes in Jasper, AL
580 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jasper (population 14,561) gets its water from Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board. That system reported 0 lead and 580 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,354, with 5,072 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.4 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 Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board.
Water systems serving Jasper
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Water Works & Sewer BoardMain system | 0 | 580 | 5,072 | 4.7% |
| Curry Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boldo, Water & Fire Protection AuthorityAlso 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 Jasper
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jasper 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
- Cordova16 lead + galv. lines
- Dorano lead reported
- Sumiton94 lead + galv. lines
- Double Springsno lead reported
- Graysville9 lead + galv. lines
- Adamsville9 lead + galv. lines
- Sylvan Springs153 lead + galv. lines
- Warrior12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jasper, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board, which serves Jasper, reported 0 lead and 580 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,072 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jasper?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jasper in Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0001336). Curry Water Authority, Boldo, Water & Fire Protection Authority also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jasper home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.