Lead Pipe Map

Alabama · 6 community water systems

Lead pipes in Dallas County, AL

6 community water systems serving Dallas County reported 930 lead and 353 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,577 of unknown material. The most are in Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma.

7.0% 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%).

930Lead
353Galvanized, replace
10,577Unknown
6,592Non-lead

Water systems serving Dallas County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of SelmaSelma9303027,26814%21,834
Town of Orrville Water DepartmentOrrville050143%435
North Dallas County Water AuthoritySelma013,203<0.1%8,838
Dallas County Water & Sewer AuthoritySelma00880%4,152
South Dallas Water AuthoritySardis00170%3,504
West Dallas Water AuthoritySardis0000%3,747

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Dallas County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Dallas County reported 930 lead and 353 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,577 of unknown material.

Which Dallas County water systems have the most lead lines?

Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Selma (1,232), Town of Orrville Water Department (50), North Dallas County Water Authority (1).

How do I check my home in Dallas 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.