Alabama · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Colbert County, AL
10 community water systems serving Colbert County reported 0 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,402 of unknown material. The most are in Water and Sewer Board of the Town of Leighton.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 4.7%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Colbert County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water and Sewer Board of the Town of LeightonLeighton | 0 | 70 | 0 | 17% |
| Tuscumbia Water WorksTuscumbia | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Cherokee Water & Gas DepartmentCherokee | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Hawk Pride Mt Water SystemTuscumbia | 0 | 0 | 1,396 | 0% |
| Lagrange Mountain Water AuthorityLeighton | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Sheffield Utilities, City of SheffieldSheffield | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Spring Valley Water AuthorityTuscumbia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Muscle Shoals Utility BoardMuscle Shoals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Colbert County Rural Water SystemTuscumbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Littleville Water WorksRussellville | 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 Colbert County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Colbert County reported 0 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,402 of unknown material.
Which Colbert County water systems have the most lead lines?
Water and Sewer Board of the Town of Leighton (70), Tuscumbia Water Works (2), Cherokee Water & Gas Department (1).
How do I check my home in Colbert 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.