Alabama · population 64,029
Lead pipes in Madison, AL
No lead lines reported
Most of Madison (population 64,029) gets its water from W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison, which reported 19,452 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.6 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 W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison.
Water systems serving Madison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W & Water Works Board of the City of MadisonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Limestone County Water & Sewer Auth.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,494 | 0% |
| Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Madison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison'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
- Huntsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Triana9 lead + galv. lines
- Athens510 lead + galv. lines
- Pricevilleno lead reported
- Decatur8,883 lead + galv. lines
- Owens Cross Roads120 lead + galv. lines
- Trinity3 lead + galv. lines
- Hartselle5,653 unknown
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Questions
Does Madison, AL have lead pipes?
W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison, which serves Madison, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Madison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Madison in W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison's service area (PWSID AL0000885). Limestone County Water & Sewer Auth., Huntsville Utilities Water Dept. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Madison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison'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 Madison 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 W & Water Works Board of the City of Madison whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.