Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 1,003

Lead pipes in Steele, AL

3 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Steele (population 1,003) gets its water from Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 375, with 6 more of unknown material.

0.8% of Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water 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
3Galvanized, replace
6Unknown material
366Non-lead

Latest lead test for Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority.

Water systems serving Steele

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water AuthorityMain system0360.8%
Steele Water Works BoardAlso 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 Steele

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

Find the official inventory mapChandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water 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 Steele, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority, which serves Steele, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Steele?

EPA's service area maps place most of Steele in Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority's service area (PWSID AL0001775). Steele Water Works Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water 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 Steele 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 Chandler Mtn/Greasy Cove Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.