Alabama · population 10,349
Lead pipes in Rainbow, AL
397 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rainbow (population 10,349) gets its water from Utilities Board of Rainbow City. That system reported 0 lead and 397 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,324, with 1 more of unknown material.
9.2% of Utilities Board of Rainbow City'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) 9.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Utilities Board of Rainbow City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 for Utilities Board of Rainbow City.
Water systems serving Rainbow
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of Rainbow CityMain system | 0 | 397 | 1 | 9.2% |
| Southside Water Works and Sewer BoardServes nearby areas | 6 | 117 | 2,145 | 2.8% |
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 Rainbow
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Utilities Board of Rainbow City'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
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Questions
Does Rainbow, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Utilities Board of Rainbow City, which serves Rainbow, reported 0 lead and 397 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rainbow?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rainbow in Utilities Board of Rainbow City's service area (PWSID AL0000588). Southside Water Works and Sewer Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rainbow home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Utilities Board of Rainbow City'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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.