Alabama · population 16,458
Lead pipes in Saraland, AL
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saraland (population 16,458) gets its water from Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,115, with 1,823 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 8.4 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 Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners.
Water systems serving Saraland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland, BD of W&S CommissionersMain system | 0 | 20 | 1,823 | 0.5% |
| Turnerville Water & Fire Pro DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of the City of SatsumaServes nearby areas | 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 Saraland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners'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
- Satsumano lead reported
- Prichard6 lead + galv. lines
- Chickasaw6 lead + galv. lines
- Creolano lead reported
- Semmes319 lead + galv. lines
- Mobileno lead reported
- Spanish Fort22 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon53 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saraland, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners, which serves Saraland, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,823 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saraland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saraland in Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners's service area (PWSID AL0001021). Turnerville Water & Fire Pro District, Water Works Board of the City of Satsuma also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saraland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners'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 Saraland 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 Saraland, BD of W&S Commissioners whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.