Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 9,633

Lead pipes in Southside, AL

123 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Southside (population 9,633) gets its water from Southside Water Works and Sewer Board. That system reported 6 lead and 117 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,319, with 2,145 more of unknown material.

2.8% of Southside Water Works and Sewer Board'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%).

6Lead
117Galvanized, replace
2,145Unknown material
2,051Non-lead

Latest lead test for Southside Water Works and Sewer Board (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 1.3 ppb 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 for Southside Water Works and Sewer Board.

Water systems serving Southside

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Southside Water Works and Sewer BoardMain system61172,1452.8%
Glencoe Water Works BoardServes nearby areas0919843%

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 Southside

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

Find the official inventory mapSouthside 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 Southside, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Southside Water Works and Sewer Board, which serves Southside, reported 6 lead and 117 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,145 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Southside?

EPA's service area maps place most of Southside in Southside Water Works and Sewer Board's service area (PWSID AL0000591). Glencoe Water Works Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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