Alabama · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, AL
6 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25 of unknown material. The most are in Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board.
2.0% 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) 2.0%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Water Works and Sewer BoardRussellville | 0 | 294 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Hodges Water SystemHodges | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Franklin County Water Service AuthorityRussellville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Phil Campbell Water WorksPhil Campbell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Red Bay Water Works & Gas BoardRed Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vina Water Works BoardVina | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Russellville Water Works and Sewer Board (294).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.