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Alabama Water Quality
470
Utilities in database
6.3M
Residents served
2
With open violations
306
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Alabama public drinking water is served by 470 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 6.3 million residents through public utilities. 2 of those systems currently have open health-based violations on record in the EPA federal database. 306 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 28% of AL residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
2 Alabama water systems have open health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS. An open violation means a contaminant exceeded a federal limit and the violation has not been formally resolved in the federal database. Check individual utility pages for current status.
Open Health-Based Violations in Alabama
Records sourced from EPA SDWIS. A record may be under review or resolved at the utility level but not yet updated in federal records. Water Utility Report does not determine whether water is safe to drink.
Drinking Water in Alabama
Alabama has 470 community water systems serving approximately 6.3 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include disinfection byproducts, nitrates. 28% of Alabama residents rely on private wells. ADEM holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Highest Risk Utilities
Alabama systems with open health-based violations in EPA records.
Safest Large Utilities
Alabama systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Alabama
26–50 of 470Phenix City Utilities
AL0001142 · 42,267 served
Alabaster Water Board
AL0001148 · 41,061 served
City of Gulf Shores, the Ub of the
AL0000038 · 40,947 served
City of Northport Water Works
AL0001307 · 40,551 served
Shelby County Commission-water Services
AL0001671 · 40,101 served
Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority
AL0000547 · 39,798 served
City of Arab, Water Works Board of the
AL0000934 · 39,795 served
Mobile County Water & Fire Pro Authority
AL0001002 · 39,573 served
South Alabama Utilities Water System
AL0000967 · 39,249 served
Pelham Water Works
AL0001163 · 38,703 served
Warrior River Water Authority
AL0000763 · 38,700 served
City of Cullman
AL0001786 · 36,312 served
City of Trussville, Ub of the
AL0000761 · 36,300 served
Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of
AL0000728 · 35,259 served
City of Daphne, Utilities Board of the
AL0000029 · 33,372 served
Calhoun County Water Authority
AL0000131 · 32,796 served
City of Alexander City
AL0001265 · 32,556 served
Dekalb-jackson Water Supply District
AL0001796 · 32,421 served
Smiths Water & Sewer Authority
AL0000820 · 31,695 served
Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board
AL0000162 · 31,239 served
West Morgan-east Lawrence W&s Authority
AL0001092 · 30,000 served
City of Albertville, Municipal Ub of the
AL0000933 · 29,367 served
Prichard Water Works Board
AL0001015 · 28,803 served
North Baldwin Utilities
AL0000023 · 28,713 served
Jasper Water Works & Sewer Board
AL0001336 · 28,638 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Alabama
These contaminants appear most frequently in Alabama utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
City Water Reports in Alabama
Tap water quality pages for Alabama cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Alabama
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Alabama labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Alabama
Phenix City Utilities
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Alabaster Water Board
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
City of Gulf Shores, the Ub of the
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Alabama
306 water systems in Alabama with EPA UCMR 5 records
Active drinking water violations
2 open health-based violations on record — view official EPA SDWIS data
Lead in Alabama drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Alabama drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Alabama
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Alabama Drinking Water
Does Alabama drinking water have PFAS?
306 Alabama water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Alabama water utilities have open violations?
2 systems have open health-based violations in EPA SDWIS — search for your utility
How do I test my water in Alabama?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from AL tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Alabama PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Alabama water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Alabama Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-22