Alabama · population 17,734
Lead pipes in Troy, AL
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Troy (population 17,734) gets its water from Pike County Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,375, with 6 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Pike County 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) 0.8%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Pike County Water Authority (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Pike County Water Authority.
Water systems serving Troy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 20 | 6 | 0.8% |
| City of Troy UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 51 | 38 | 1.0% |
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 Troy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pike County 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
- Luverne47 lead + galv. lines
- Elba100 lead + galv. lines
- Union Springs330 lead + galv. lines
- New Brockton32 lead + galv. lines
- Clayton264 lead + galv. lines
- Ozark359 lead + galv. lines
- Enterprise4,473 lead + galv. lines
- Pike Roadno lead reported
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Questions
Does Troy, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. Pike County Water Authority, which serves Troy, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Troy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Troy in Pike County Water Authority's service area (PWSID AL0001120). City of Troy Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Troy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pike County 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 Troy 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 Pike County Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.