Alabama · population 2,304
Lead pipes in Riverside, AL
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverside (population 2,304) gets its water from Wolf Creek Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 348, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.4% of Wolf Creek Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Alabama average (3.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Wolf Creek Water Authority (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Wolf Creek Water Authority.
Water systems serving Riverside
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3.4% |
| City of RiversideAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of LincolnServes nearby areas | 0 | 187 | 0 | 3.8% |
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 Riverside
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wolf Creek Water Authority'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 Riverside, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Wolf Creek Water Authority, which serves Riverside, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverside?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverside in Wolf Creek Water Authority's service area (PWSID AL0001219). City of Riverside, City of Lincoln also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Riverside home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wolf Creek Water Authority'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 Riverside 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 Wolf Creek Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.