Alabama · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Talladega County, AL
11 community water systems serving Talladega County reported 0 lead and 3,997 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,429 of unknown material. The most are in City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept.
11% 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Talladega County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Talladega Water & Sewer DeptTalladega | 0 | 3,806 | 3 | 51% |
| City of LincolnLincoln | 0 | 187 | 0 | 3.8% |
| Munford Water Authority, INC.Munford | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Childersburg Water & Sewer BoardChildersburg | 0 | 1 | 3,214 | <0.1% |
| Central Talladega County Water DistrictAlpine | 0 | 0 | 1,199 | 0% |
| Fayetteville Water AuthorityFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Water Works, INC.Talladega | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Town of WaldoTalladega | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sylacauga Utilities BoardSylacauga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Talladega County Water DepartmentTalladega | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sycamore Water & Sewer AuthoritySycamore | 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 Talladega County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Talladega County reported 0 lead and 3,997 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,429 of unknown material.
Which Talladega County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Talladega Water & Sewer Dept (3,806), City of Lincoln (187), Munford Water Authority, INC. (3).
How do I check my home in Talladega 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.