US ARMY GARRISON-REDSTONE ARSENAL Lead Service Line Inventory
US ARMY GARRISON-REDSTONE ARSENAL serves approximately 44,472 people across its water system in Alabama. Like all public water systems in the US, it is required to inventory and report on lead service lines—the pipes that may connect your home to the main water line underground.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is a pipe made partly or entirely of lead that runs from the public water main to your home. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing. Even small amounts of lead exposure over time can pose health risks, particularly for young children and pregnant people. The only way to know if your home has a lead service line is to contact your water utility or have a licensed plumber inspect the pipe where it enters your home.
Current inventory status
US ARMY GARRISON-REDSTONE ARSENAL has not yet completed a full lead service line inventory, or the results have not been publicly reported. This does not mean there are no lead service lines—it means the system is still in the process of identifying them, or the data is not yet available to the public.
Federal law requires all water systems to have a complete inventory of lead service lines by October 2024. If your system hasn't finished, ask when you can expect the results.
What you should do now
Do not wait for a full inventory to take action. You can:
- Contact your water utility directly. Call US ARMY GARRISON-REDSTONE ARSENAL and ask:
- Does my address have a known lead service line? - What year was my home built? (Homes built before 1986 are at higher risk.) - Can they send you a plumber to check, or do they have records on file?
- Have a plumber inspect your service line if the utility cannot confirm. They can identify lead pipes where they enter your home.
- Test your water for lead if you're concerned. The EPA recommends testing if your home may have lead pipes or lead solder. Your utility can provide a list of certified labs.
- Use filters or flushing in the meantime. If you suspect lead and are waiting for answers, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, and consider a NSF-certified filter rated for lead.
For health concerns
If you have questions about lead exposure and health, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead information line: 1-800-CDC-INFO.
Next steps for residents
- Call your water utility at the number on your bill and request your service line status.
- Ask when the full lead inventory will be complete and publicly available.
- If you're in an older home, don't wait—request a professional inspection or water test.
- Report your findings to your local health department if you discover lead.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does my home have a lead service line in Redstone Arsenal?
Contact US ARMY GARRISON-REDSTONE ARSENAL directly—they have records of service line materials. Ask them to look up your address. If they don't have records, hire a licensed plumber to inspect where the water line enters your home.
What year did the water system finish its lead service line inventory?
The inventory status for this system is not yet publicly available. Federal law requires completion by October 2024. Contact your utility to ask when results will be released.
Is lead in my water dangerous?
Lead can accumulate in the body over time and pose health risks, especially for children under 6 and pregnant people. For health advice, talk to your doctor or call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
What should I do if I think I have a lead service line?
Run cold water for 30 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking, consider a NSF-certified lead filter, and contact a licensed plumber for an inspection or your utility for a replacement estimate.