Alabama · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, AL
10 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 12,350 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61,154 of unknown material. The most are in Central Alabama Water.
4.0% 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%).
- Lead 3.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alabama WaterBirmingham | 12,350 | 18 | 36,839 | 5.3% |
| Mulga Water DepartmentMulga | 0 | 153 | 344 | 6.2% |
| Graysville Water BoardGraysville | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Bessemer Water ServiceBessemer | 0 | 0 | 23,843 | 0% |
| Brookside Water WorksBrookside | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| Town of West Jefferson Water SystemQuinton | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Warrior River Water AuthorityBessemer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of TrussvilleTrussville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Leeds Water Works BoardLeeds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Irondale Water SystemIrondale | 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 12,350 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61,154 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Central Alabama Water (12,368), Mulga Water Department (153), Graysville Water Board (9).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.