Alabama · population 4,706
Lead pipes in Piedmont, AL
1,166 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Piedmont (population 4,706) gets its water from Piedmont Utilities Board. That system reported 0 lead and 1,166 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,943, with 6 more of unknown material.
40% of Piedmont Utilities Board'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 40%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Piedmont Utilities Board (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 Piedmont Utilities Board.
Water systems serving Piedmont
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Utilities BoardMain system | 0 | 1,166 | 6 | 40% |
| Cherokee County Water & Sewer AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fords Valley & Hwy 278 WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Piedmont
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Piedmont Utilities 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
- Jacksonville474 lead + galv. lines
- Hokes Bluffno lead reported
- Centre20 lead + galv. lines
- Weaverno lead reported
- Glencoe919 lead + galv. lines
- Heflin7 lead + galv. lines
- Leesburgno lead reported
- Annistonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Piedmont, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Piedmont Utilities Board, which serves Piedmont, reported 0 lead and 1,166 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Piedmont?
EPA's service area maps place most of Piedmont in Piedmont Utilities Board's service area (PWSID AL0000164). Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority, Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Piedmont home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Piedmont Utilities 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 Piedmont 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 Piedmont Utilities Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.