Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 5,583

Lead pipes in Smiths Station, AL

137 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Smiths Station (population 5,583) gets its water from Smiths Water & Sewer Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,623, with 2,974 more of unknown material.

1.2% of Smiths Water & Sewer Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
137Galvanized, replace
2,974Unknown material
8,512Non-lead

Latest lead test for Smiths Water & Sewer Authority (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.5 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 Smiths Water & Sewer Authority.

Water systems serving Smiths Station

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Smiths Water & Sewer AuthorityMain system01372,9741.2%
Phenix City UtilitiesServes nearby areas0011,6680%

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 Smiths Station

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

Find the official inventory mapSmiths Water & Sewer Authority 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 Smiths Station, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Smiths Water & Sewer Authority, which serves Smiths Station, reported 0 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,974 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Smiths Station?

EPA's service area maps place most of Smiths Station in Smiths Water & Sewer Authority's service area (PWSID AL0000820). Phenix City Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Smiths Water & Sewer 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 Smiths Station 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 Smiths Water & Sewer Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.