Lead Pipe Map

Cullman County, AL · PWSID AL0000394

Cullman County Water Department lead service lines

No lead lines reported

Cullman County Water Department reported 18,730 service lines and no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown lines. That's good news for the service line. Older homes can still have lead solder or brass fixtures inside, so testing is the only sure check.

0% of Cullman County Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's lower than the Alabama average (3.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
18,730Non-lead

Total service lines reported: 18,730. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 57,006; 19,002 connections.

Lead test results

Cullman County Water Department's most recent 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2023–Dec 2025) was not detected, below both the 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level that takes effect in 2027. This means 90% of homes sampled were at or below that level; individual homes, especially those with lead lines, can be higher.

1510Jan 2014–Dec 2016: 2 ppb2014Jan 2017–Dec 2019: not detected2017Jan 2020–Dec 2022: not detected2020Jan 2023–Dec 2025: not detected2023

Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported to EPA, in parts per billion. Dashed lines: 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level from November 1, 2027.

Lead rule violations

EPA's data lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations for Cullman County Water Department since 2015. That covers testing, reporting, corrosion control and public notice requirements; it isn't a guarantee about any individual home.

Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.

Where the water comes from

Cullman County Water Department's main water source is purchased surface water. It buys treated water from City of Cullman, Arley Water Works. The seller treats the water, including corrosion control that keeps lead from dissolving out of pipes, while Cullman County Water Department is responsible for its own service line inventory and replacement program. It sells water to 6 other water systems: East Cullman Water System, Johnsons Crossing Water System, V.A.W. Water System, INC, Walter Water Authority, Arley Water Works, Garden City Water Department.

Source: EPA SDWIS water system and facility records.

Check your own address

These counts cover the whole system. To see whether your line is lead, use the utility's address-level inventory. Utilities had to prepare one by October 16, 2024 and make it publicly accessible; systems serving more than 50,000 people must post it online.

Find the official inventory map

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test on the pipe where water enters your home.

Protect your drinking water now

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, filter water for drinking, cooking and baby formula. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead. Run cold water for a few minutes after it sits for hours, and never use hot tap water for cooking.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

How to pick a lead-certified filter · How to test your water for lead

Getting the line replaced

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Cullman County Water Department whether it replaces the private side for free or with a cost share before you hire anyone. If you want it done sooner, or your utility doesn't cover your side, a licensed plumber can quote it. What replacement costs.

County pages: Lead pipes in Cullman County

ZIP codes served

ZIP codes whose center falls inside Cullman County Water Department's mapped service area (EPA service area boundaries). Neighboring utilities may serve parts of the same ZIP.

35053

Other water systems nearby

SystemLead + galv.Unknown
City of Cullman2711
V.A.W. Water System, INC21264
East Cullman Water System1770
Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Hanceville00
Joppa Hulaco & Ryan Water Authority21
Johnsons Crossing Water System00
Walter Water Authority00

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Questions

Does Cullman County Water Department have lead pipes?

Cullman County Water Department reported no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown service lines among 18,730 lines.

How do I check if my home's service line is lead?

Look up your address on Cullman County Water Department's official service line inventory, which utilities must make publicly available. You can also scratch the pipe where it enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and does not attract a magnet.

When will Cullman County Water Department replace lead service lines?

Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, most systems must replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037, starting from November 1, 2027. The rule is being challenged in court, so dates could change. Many utilities run free or cost-share programs now.

Has Cullman County Water Department had lead violations?

EPA's data shows no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Cullman County Water Department.

Which water filters remove lead?

Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction, or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Check the certification on NSF's listings, not just the box.

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Citation: Lead Pipe Map, "Cullman County Water Department lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/al/cullman-county-water-department/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.