Alabama · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tuscaloosa County, AL
10 community water systems serving Tuscaloosa County reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material. The most are in City of Northport Water Works.
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 Tuscaloosa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Northport Water WorksNorthport | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Tuscaloosa Water & SewerTuscaloosa | 0 | 14 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Coaling Water AuthorityCoaling | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Carrolls Creek, Water AuthorityNorthport | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Fosters-Ralph Water AuthorityRalph | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Mitchell Water System INCTuscaloosa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Citizens Water Service, INC.Brookwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Englewood-Hulls Water System, INC.Tuscaloosa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coker Water AuthorityCoker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buhl Elrod & Holman Water AuthorityBuhl | 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 Tuscaloosa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tuscaloosa County reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Which Tuscaloosa County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Northport Water Works (68), Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer (14), Coaling Water Authority (14).
How do I check my home in Tuscaloosa 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.