Alabama · population 12,123
Lead pipes in Sylacauga, AL
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sylacauga (population 12,123) gets its water from Stewartville Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,338, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Stewartville 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Stewartville Water Authority (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Stewartville Water Authority.
Water systems serving Sylacauga
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Sylacauga Utilities BoardAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Childersburg Water & Sewer BoardServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 3,214 | <0.1% |
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 Sylacauga
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Stewartville Water Authority'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
- Harpersvilleno lead reported
- Wilsonville1 unknown
- Vincent70 lead + galv. lines
- Goodwater103 lead + galv. lines
- Westover1 lead + galv. lines
- Talladega3,806 lead + galv. lines
- Columbianano lead reported
- Chelsea1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sylacauga, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Stewartville Water Authority, which serves Sylacauga, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sylacauga?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sylacauga in Stewartville Water Authority's service area (PWSID AL0000354). Sylacauga Utilities Board, Childersburg Water & Sewer Board also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sylacauga home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Stewartville 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 Sylacauga 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 Stewartville Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.