Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 10,736

Lead pipes in Russellville, AL

294 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Russellville (population 10,736) gets its water from Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board. That system reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,500, with 0 more of unknown material.

4.5% of Russellville Water Works and Sewer 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%).

0Lead
294Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
6,206Non-lead

Latest lead test for Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb 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 Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board.

Water systems serving Russellville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Russellville Water Works and Sewer BoardMain system029404.5%
Franklin County Water Service AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city0010%
Littleville Water WorksAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Russellville

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

Find the official inventory mapRussellville Water Works and Sewer Board 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 Russellville, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board, which serves Russellville, reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Russellville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Russellville in Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000610). Franklin County Water Service Authority, Littleville Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Russellville Water Works and 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 Russellville 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 Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.