Alabama · population 2,702
Lead pipes in Marion, AL
3 lines still unidentified
Most of Marion (population 2,702) gets its water from City of Marion Water & Sewer Board. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3 of 1,204 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Marion Water & Sewer Board'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 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Marion Water & Sewer Board (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for City of Marion Water & Sewer Board.
Water systems serving Marion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Marion Water & Sewer BoardMain system | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Perry County Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Marion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Marion Water & 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
- Uniontown111 lead + galv. lines
- Greensboro194 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Grande1 lead + galv. lines
- Selma1,232 lead + galv. lines
- Brent2,709 unknown
- Centreville2,709 unknown
- Demopolis665 unknown
- Linden49 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marion, AL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Marion Water & Sewer Board still lists 3 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marion in City of Marion Water & Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0001097). Perry County Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Marion Water & 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 Marion 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 Marion Water & Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.