Alabama · population 2,511
Lead pipes in Sumiton, AL
94 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sumiton (population 2,511) gets its water from Sumiton Water Works Board. That system reported 0 lead and 94 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,994, with 7 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Sumiton Water Works Board'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Sumiton Water Works Board (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.2 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 Sumiton Water Works Board.
Water systems serving Sumiton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Water Works BoardMain system | 0 | 94 | 7 | 4.7% |
| Dora UtilitiesServes 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 Sumiton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sumiton Water Works Board'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
- Dorano lead reported
- Cordova16 lead + galv. lines
- Graysville9 lead + galv. lines
- Adamsville9 lead + galv. lines
- Brookside118 unknown
- Warrior12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Morris12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Kimberly12,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sumiton, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Sumiton Water Works Board, which serves Sumiton, reported 0 lead and 94 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sumiton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sumiton in Sumiton Water Works Board's service area (PWSID AL0001351). Dora Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sumiton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sumiton Water Works 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 Sumiton 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 Sumiton Water Works Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.