Alabama · population 1,613
Lead pipes in Sylvan Springs, AL
153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sylvan Springs (population 1,613) gets its water from Mulga Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 153 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,480, with 344 more of unknown material.
6.2% of Mulga Water Department'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) 6.2%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Mulga Water Department (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1 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, 1 still open for Mulga Water Department.
Water systems serving Sylvan Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 153 | 344 | 6.2% |
| Bessemer Water ServiceServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 23,843 | 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 Sylvan Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mulga Water Department'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
- Pleasant Grove12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Adamsville9 lead + galv. lines
- Fairfield12,368 lead + galv. lines
- Brighton23,843 unknown
- Midfield23,843 unknown
- Hueytown23,843 unknown
- Graysville9 lead + galv. lines
- Lipscomb23,843 unknown
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Questions
Does Sylvan Springs, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Mulga Water Department, which serves Sylvan Springs, reported 0 lead and 153 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 344 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sylvan Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sylvan Springs in Mulga Water Department's service area (PWSID AL0000755). Bessemer Water Service also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sylvan Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mulga Water Department'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 Sylvan Springs 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 Mulga Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.