Lead Service Line Inventory: GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY

GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY serves 8,214 people in Alabama. This page explains what we know about lead service lines in the system and how to find out if yours might be at risk.

What is a lead service line?

A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the public water main under the street. If your home was built or connected before the 1980s, there's a real possibility your service line contains lead. When water sits in these pipes—especially if it's acidic or has low mineral content—lead can leach into your drinking water.

Lead exposure, even at low levels over time, poses health risks, particularly for young children and pregnant people. There's no safe level of lead in drinking water.

What does GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY's inventory show?

As of now, the utility has not completed a public lead service line inventory, or the data is not yet available through this directory. This doesn't mean there are no lead lines in the system—it means the utility is still in the process of identifying them, or records have not been submitted to the state.

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires water systems to develop and maintain accurate inventories. If you don't see detailed numbers here, contact the utility directly to ask:

• Whether they've completed an inventory
• When results will be public
• What their replacement plan looks like

How to find out about your home

Your utility can often tell you if your service line is lead, galvanized steel (which may have a lead-containing solder), or non-lead material like copper or plastic. They may have records from when your line was installed or last replaced.

Start here: 1. Call GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY and ask about your service line material. 2. If they don't have records, ask about available water testing. 3. Consider a professional plumber's inspection if you want visual confirmation.

Even if your service line isn't lead, interior plumbing in older homes can still contain lead solder or fixtures. A certified water test will tell you what's actually in your water.

Health concerns

If you're worried about lead exposure—especially for children under 6 or pregnant household members—contact your pediatrician or call the CDC's Lead Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) for guidance.

Next steps for residents

• Contact GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY to ask about your service line and their inventory status.
• Request a free or low-cost water test from your utility if you have concerns.
• Have a certified lab test your water if you live in a pre-1980s home and want definitive results.
• Consult a pediatrician if anyone in your household may have been exposed to lead.

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