Alabama · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Walker County, AL
14 community water systems serving Walker County reported 16 lead and 723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,653 of unknown material. The most are in Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board.
2.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Walker County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Water Works & Sewer BoardJasper | 0 | 580 | 5,072 | 4.7% |
| Sumiton Water Works BoardSumiton | 0 | 94 | 7 | 4.7% |
| Parrish Water Works BoardParrish | 0 | 42 | 0 | 2.0% |
| Cordova, Water Works & Gas BoardCordova | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1.2% |
| Carbon Hill Utilities BoardCarbon Hill | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.4% |
| Town of OakmanOakman | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Town of Eldridge Water SystemEldridge | 0 | 0 | 538 | 0% |
| Townley Water AuthorityTownley | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Providence Water AuthorityOakman | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Curry Water AuthorityJasper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boldo, Water & Fire Protection AuthorityJasper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dora UtilitiesDora | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nauvoo Water WorksNauvoo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Copeland Ferry/Pumpkin Center WAGoodsprings | 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 Walker County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Walker County reported 16 lead and 723 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,653 of unknown material.
Which Walker County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board (580), Sumiton Water Works Board (94), Parrish Water Works Board (42).
How do I check my home in Walker 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.