Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 31,492

Lead pipes in Northport, AL

68 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Northport (population 31,492) gets its water from City of Northport Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,400, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.4% of City of Northport Water Works'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
68Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
15,332Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Northport Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 City of Northport Water Works.

Water systems serving Northport

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Northport Water WorksMain system06800.4%
Carrolls Creek, Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city010<0.1%
Tuscaloosa Water & SewerServes nearby areas0140<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 Northport

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Northport Water Works 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 Northport, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Northport Water Works, which serves Northport, reported 0 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Northport?

EPA's service area maps place most of Northport in City of Northport Water Works's service area (PWSID AL0001307). Carrolls Creek, Water Authority, Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Northport Water Works'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 Northport 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 Northport Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.