Alabama · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shelby County, AL
14 community water systems serving Shelby County reported 0 lead and 316 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13 of unknown material. The most are in Water Works Board of the City of Calera.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Shelby County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Works Board of the City of CaleraCalera | 0 | 196 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Water Works Board of the City of VincentVincent | 0 | 70 | 4 | 6.2% |
| Wilton Water WorksWilton | 0 | 48 | 8 | 4.9% |
| Shelby County Commission-Water ServicesColumbiana | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Little Waxie Water AuthorityColumbiana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Wilsonville Water WorksWilsonville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of Alabaster Water DepartmentAlabaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of PelhamPelham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities Board of the City of HelenaHelena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Water Works Board of the Town of ColumbianaColumbiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Montevallo Water Works & Sewer BoardMontevallo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bethel Water System, INC.Wilsonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrett-Vandiver Water System, INC.Sterrett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harpersville Water BoardHarpersville | 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 Shelby County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shelby County reported 0 lead and 316 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13 of unknown material.
Which Shelby County water systems have the most lead lines?
Water Works Board of the City of Calera (196), Water Works Board of the City of Vincent (70), Wilton Water Works (48).
How do I check my home in Shelby 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.