Alabama · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Blount County, AL
9 community water systems serving Blount County reported 0 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 155 of unknown material. The most are in Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville.
0.5% of these systems' 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Blount County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Board of the Town of BlountsvilleBlountsville | 0 | 114 | 0 | 7.6% |
| Blount County Water AuthorityCleveland | 0 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Hayden Water WorksHayden | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Town of Snead Water WorksBlount County | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of OneontaOneonta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pine Bluff Water AuthorityLocust Fork | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cleveland Water WorksCleveland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of NectarCleveland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Remlap Pine MTN Water AuthorityRemlap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Blount County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Blount County reported 0 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 155 of unknown material.
Which Blount County water systems have the most lead lines?
Utilities Board of the Town of Blountsville (114), Blount County Water Authority (5), Hayden Water Works (1).
How do I check my home in Blount County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.