Alabama · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jackson County, AL
8 community water systems serving Jackson County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24 of unknown material. The most are in Pisgah Water Department.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Jackson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Water DepartmentPisgah | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Scottsboro Water Sewer & GBScottsboro | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of Section & DuttonRainsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dekalb-Jackson Water Supply DistrictJackson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jackson County Water AuthorityScottsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Cumberland Mountain Water & FpaScottsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bridgeport Utilities BoardBridgeport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the Town of StevensonStevenson | 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 Jackson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jackson County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24 of unknown material.
Which Jackson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pisgah Water Department (1).
How do I check my home in Jackson 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.