Alabama · population 10,144
Lead pipes in Valley, AL
497 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Valley (population 10,144) gets its water from East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District. That system reported 497 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,521, with 584 more of unknown material.
7.6% of East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District'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 7.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 9.0%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.2 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 East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District.
Water systems serving Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro DistrictMain system | 497 | 0 | 584 | 7.6% |
| Huguley Water AuthorityServes 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 Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District'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
- Lanett583 lead + galv. lines
- La Fayette444 lead + galv. lines
- Opelikano lead reported
- Smiths Station137 lead + galv. lines
- Auburnno lead reported
- Roanoke3,007 unknown
- Phenix11,668 unknown
- Dadevilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Valley, AL have lead pipes?
Yes. East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District, which serves Valley, reported 497 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 584 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Valley in East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District's service area (PWSID AL0000174). Huguley Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District'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 Valley 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 East Alabama, Water & Fire Pro District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.