Alabama · population 1,040
Lead pipes in Killen, AL
3,884 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Killen (population 1,040) gets its water from City of Florence Water Department. That system reported 2 lead and 3,882 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 27,315, with 17,542 more of unknown material.
14% of City of Florence Water Department'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for City of Florence Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.4 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 City of Florence Water Department.
Water systems serving Killen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Florence Water DepartmentMain system | 2 | 3,882 | 17,542 | 14% |
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 Killen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Florence Water Department'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
- Florence3,884 lead + galv. lines
- Muscle Shoalsno lead reported
- Sheffield1 unknown
- Tuscumbia2 lead + galv. lines
- Rogersville39 lead + galv. lines
- Russellville294 lead + galv. lines
- Trinity3 lead + galv. lines
- Athens510 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Killen, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Florence Water Department, which serves Killen, reported 2 lead and 3,882 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,542 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Killen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Killen in City of Florence Water Department's service area (PWSID AL0000783).
How do I check whether my Killen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Florence Water Department'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 Killen 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 City of Florence Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.