Alabama · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calhoun County, AL
8 community water systems serving Calhoun County reported 12 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,580 of unknown material. The most are in Piedmont Utilities Board.
4.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Alabama average (3.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.4%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Calhoun County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Utilities BoardPiedmont | 0 | 1,166 | 6 | 40% |
| Oxford Water Works & Sewer BoardOxford | 0 | 618 | 3,573 | 6.1% |
| Jacksonville Water Works Gas and SewerJacksonville | 0 | 474 | 1 | 10% |
| Hobson City Water SystemHobson City | 12 | 161 | 0 | 80% |
| Ohatchee Water SystemOhatchee | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Anniston AlabamaAnniston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Calhoun County Water AuthorityAlexandria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WeaverWeaver | 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 Calhoun County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calhoun County reported 12 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,580 of unknown material.
Which Calhoun County water systems have the most lead lines?
Piedmont Utilities Board (1,166), Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board (618), Jacksonville Water Works Gas and Sewer (474).
How do I check my home in Calhoun 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.