Alabama · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, AL
9 community water systems serving Madison County reported 0 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35 of unknown material. The most are in Owens Crossroads Water Authority.
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 Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Crossroads Water AuthorityMadison County | 0 | 120 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Gurley Water SystemGurley | 0 | 108 | 34 | 24% |
| Triana Water WorksTriana | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Huntsville Utilities Water Dept.Huntsville | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Madison County Water DepartmentHuntsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| W & Water Works Board of the City of MadisonMadison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harvest-Monrovia W,S, and FP, INC.Harvest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| US Army Garrison-Redstone ArsenalRedstone Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Hope Water SystemNew Hope | 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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 0 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Owens Crossroads Water Authority (120), Gurley Water System (108), Triana Water Works (9).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.