Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 1,815

Lead pipes in Linden, AL

49 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Linden (population 1,815) gets its water from Utilities Board of the City of Linden. That system reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,201, with 4 more of unknown material.

2.2% of Utilities Board of the City of Linden's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
49Galvanized, replace
4Unknown material
2,148Non-lead

Latest lead test for Utilities Board of the City of Linden (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Utilities Board of the City of Linden.

Water systems serving Linden

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Utilities Board of the City of LindenMain system04942.2%
South Marengo Co Water & Fire Pro AuthAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Linden

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Utilities Board of the City of Linden's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapUtilities Board of the City of Linden details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Linden, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Utilities Board of the City of Linden, which serves Linden, reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Linden?

EPA's service area maps place most of Linden in Utilities Board of the City of Linden's service area (PWSID AL0000914). South Marengo Co Water & Fire Pro Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Linden home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Utilities Board of the City of Linden'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 Linden 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 Utilities Board of the City of Linden whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.