Alabama · population 4,699
Lead pipes in Kimberly, AL
12,368 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kimberly (population 4,699) gets its water from Central Alabama Water. That system reported 12,350 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 232,850, with 36,839 more of unknown material.
5.3% of Central Alabama Water'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 5.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Central Alabama Water (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Central Alabama Water.
Water systems serving Kimberly
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alabama WaterMain system | 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 Kimberly
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Central Alabama Water'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
- Morris12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Warrior12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Gardendale12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Pinson12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Brookside118 unknown
- Fultondale12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Locust Forkno lead reported
- Center Point12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kimberly, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Central Alabama Water, which serves Kimberly, reported 12,350 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36,839 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kimberly?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kimberly in Central Alabama Water's service area (PWSID AL0000738).
How do I check whether my Kimberly home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Central Alabama Water'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 Kimberly 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 Central Alabama Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.