Alabama · population 16,312
Lead pipes in Selma, AL
1,232 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Selma (population 16,312) gets its water from Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma. That system reported 930 lead and 302 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,951, with 7,268 more of unknown material.
14% of Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma'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 10%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 5.0%
Latest lead test for Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma (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, 1 still open for Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma.
Water systems serving Selma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of SelmaMain system | 930 | 302 | 7,268 | 14% |
| North Dallas County Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 3,203 | <0.1% |
| Dallas County Water & Sewer AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 88 | 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 Selma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma'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
- Valley Grande1 lead + galv. lines
- Marion3 unknown
- Uniontown111 lead + galv. lines
- Camden15 lead + galv. lines
- Prattville284 lead + galv. lines
- Brent2,709 unknown
- Centreville2,709 unknown
- Greensboro194 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Selma, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma, which serves Selma, reported 930 lead and 302 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,268 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Selma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Selma in Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma's service area (PWSID AL0000490). North Dallas County Water Authority, Dallas County Water & Sewer Authority also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Selma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma'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 Selma 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 Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.