Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · population 14,693

Lead pipes in Talladega, AL

3,806 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Talladega (population 14,693) gets its water from City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 3,806 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,458, with 3 more of unknown material.

51% of City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
3,806Galvanized, replace
3Unknown material
3,649Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept (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 City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept.

Water systems serving Talladega

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Talladega Water & Sewer DeptMain system03,806351%
Talladega County Water DepartmentAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Water Works, INC.Also serves parts of the city0060%
Town of WaldoAlso serves parts of the city0010%

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 Talladega

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept 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 Talladega, AL have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept, which serves Talladega, reported 0 lead and 3,806 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Talladega?

EPA's service area maps place most of Talladega in City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept's service area (PWSID AL0001260). Talladega County Water Department, Water Works, INC., Town of Waldo also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept'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 Talladega 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 City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.