Alabama · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Etowah County, AL
16 community water systems serving Etowah County reported 14 lead and 13,960 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,630 of unknown material. The most are in Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden.
32% 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) 32%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Etowah County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of GadsdenGadsden | 8 | 12,496 | 0 | 80% |
| Glencoe Water Works BoardGlencoe | 0 | 919 | 8 | 43% |
| Utilities Board of Rainbow CityRainbow City | 0 | 397 | 1 | 9.2% |
| Southside Water Works and Sewer BoardSouthside | 6 | 117 | 2,145 | 2.8% |
| West Etowah Water & Fire Pro AuthorityAttalla | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0.9% |
| Altoona Water & Sewer BoardAltoona | 0 | 6 | 337 | 1.7% |
| Attalla Water Works BoardAttalla | 0 | 2 | 135 | <0.1% |
| Sardis City Water BoardBoaz | 0 | 1 | 1 | <0.1% |
| Northeast Etowah County Water CO-OPGadsden | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Fords Valley & Hwy 278 WaterPiedmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hokes Bluff Water BoardHokes Bluff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Highland Water AuthorityGadsden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Whorton Bend Water AuthorityGadsden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Big Wills Water & Fire Pro AuthorityAttalla | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Walnut GroveWalnut Grove | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tillison Bend Water AuthorityGadsden | 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 Etowah County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Etowah County reported 14 lead and 13,960 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,630 of unknown material.
Which Etowah County water systems have the most lead lines?
Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden (12,504), Glencoe Water Works Board (919), Utilities Board of Rainbow City (397).
How do I check my home in Etowah 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.