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Alabama Water Quality Report

351 cities tested · Average grade: B+ · 6.0M people served

Cities Tested
351
Avg Score
83.3
Population Served
6.0M
Avg Grade
B+
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Analysis

Alabama water quality overview

Alabama's drinking water quality is good overall, with an average score of 83.3 out of 100 across 351 cities tested. The median score is 86.7, serving a total population of 6,016,644 residents. 88% of cities earned an A or B grade, indicating broadly strong water quality infrastructure across the state. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in 126 of 351 cities tested (36%). 62 cities exceed the 2024 EPA maximum contaminant levels. 2 cities have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 15 ppb, often indicating aging infrastructure with lead service lines or lead solder. The state relies on a mix of water sources: 194 cities use groundwater while 156 draw from surface water such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Key Concerns

Issues to watch in Alabama

126 cities
PFAS Detected
36% of tested cities have PFAS in their water supply.
2 cities
Lead Exceedances
Lead levels above the EPA action level of 15 ppb (90th percentile).
249 cities
Health Violations
14,190 total violations recorded, 320 with unresolved issues.
2 cities
Failing Systems
Received a grade of F, indicating serious water quality issues.
State context
13
Superfund sites in Alabama
EPA National Priorities List
77.7%
of Alabama residents on fluoridated water
CDC, 2020
8,551,923
lbs released to surface water
Top 10 TRI facilities, 2023
1.1%
of Alabama domestic wells exceed EPA arsenic limit
USGS, 90 samples · 10 µg/L MCL
Domestic well chemistry

Private-well water in Alabama

Based on USGS Powell Domestic-Well Database — 252 private wells sampled across Alabama. These wells are not regulated by the EPA; if you draw your tap from a private well, the public-system grade above does not apply to you.

0.1 µg/L
Median arsenic in domestic wells
P90 0.3 µg/L · max 23.8 µg/L
16 µg/L
Median manganese in domestic wells
5.4% exceed 300 µg/L aesthetic limit
Industrial pollution

Top industrial water polluters in Alabama

Industrial polluters nearby

The 10 facilities reporting the most pounds released to surface water in Alabama, 2023.

Total reported releases to surface water: 8,551,923 lbs

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)
KOCH FOODS OF GADSDEN
Food · KOCH FOODS INC
GADSDEN, AL35903
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)1,393,343
GEORGIA-PACIFIC NAHEOLA LLC
Paper · KOCH INC
PENNINGTON, AL36916
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)1,256,033
PILGRIM'S PRIDE ENTERPRISE PROCESSING PLANT
Food · JBS USA FOOD CO
ENTERPRISE, AL36330
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)998,013
TYSON FARMS INC. - BLOUNTSVILLE PROCESSING PLANT
Food · TYSON FOODS INC
BLOUNTSVILLE, AL35031
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)871,017
WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS LLC - ENTERPRISE FRESH PLANT
Food · CONTINENTAL GRAIN CO
JACK, AL36346
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)851,316

+ 5 more facilities

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Grade Distribution

How Alabama cities scored

A: 202 B: 106 C: 25 D: 16 F: 2
City Map

Water quality across Alabama

Each dot is a city, colored by its water quality grade. Size reflects population served. Click any city to view its full water report.

All Cities

351 cities in Alabama

# City Grade Score Population Violations
1 Buhl A+
99.9
4K 1
2 Fayette A+
98.9
13K 1
3 Brent A+
98.6
7K 4
4 Tallapoosa County A+
98.6
6K 3
5 Loxley A+
97.9
10K 2
6 Anniston A+
97.6
57K 1
7 Hokes Bluff A+
97.5
6K 1
8 Ashland A+
97.3
3K 17
9 Graysville A+
97.2
9K 5
10 Randolph A+
97
1K 0
11 Maplesville A+
96.9
1K 3
12 Arab A+
96.8
35K 2
13 Alexandria A+
96.8
33K 24
14 Valley Head A+
96.7
3K 3
15 Ft. Rucker A+
96.6
17K 10
16 Glencoe A+
96
6K 26
17 Gordo A+
96
4K 6
18 Trinity A+
95.9
3K 2
19 Newsite A+
95.9
2K 1
20 Jemison A+
95.8
4K 32
21 Ft Mitchell A+
95.7
14K 29
22 Centreville A+
95.7
6K 25
23 Brookside A+
95.7
3K 3
24 Notasulga A+
95.5
3K 10
25 West Blocton A+
95
5K 7
26 Samson A
94.8
4K 3
27 Harpersville A
94.7
3K 6
28 Allgood A
94.7
861 5
29 Berry A
94.5
5K 22
30 Banks A
94.4
1K 8
31 Riverside A
94.3
4K 36
32 Ohatchee A
94.3
2K 5
33 Brookwood A
94.2
15K 9
34 Fayetteville A
94.1
6K 3
35 Gulf Shores A
94
37K 3
36 Roanoke A
93.9
8K 23
37 Cuba A
93.9
570 8
38 Oakman A
93.8
5K 18
39 Munford A
93.8
4K 39
40 Addison A
93.7
3K 45
41 Wilton A
93.6
3K 23
42 Silverhill A
93.6
2K 62
43 Elberta A
93.3
13K 9
44 Parrish A
93.2
6K 4
45 Lapine A
93.2
2K 11
46 Eldridge A
93.1
2K 29
47 Hartselle A
93
22K 21
48 Monroeville A
93
10K 3
49 Geneva A
93
10K 9
50 Tibbie A
93
2K 5
51 Carbon Hill A
92.9
3K 13
52 Nauvoo A
92.9
2K 7
53 Sardis A
92.5
7K 10
54 Locust Fork A
92.5
6K 5
55 Mcintosh A
92.5
3K 26
56 Somerville A
92.4
26K 7
57 Dennis A
92.4
3K 67
58 Florala A
92.3
4K 48
59 Akron A
92.3
513 30
60 Crossville A
92.1
2K 48
61 Oneonta A
92
20K 10
62 New Hope A
91.9
6K 4
63 Walnut Grove A
91.9
1K 59
64 Piedmont A
91.8
14K 34
65 Ashville A
91.7
5K 34
66 Deer Park A
91.7
1K 4
67 Altoona A
91.6
1K 4
68 Garden City A
91.6
780 8
69 Lockhart A
91.6
720 3
70 Townley A
91.5
2K 4
71 Millport A
91.5
1K 29
72 Cedar Bluff A
91.4
5K 5
73 Billingsley A
91.4
1K 4
74 Rainbow City A
91.3
12K 5
75 Moundville A
91.3
4K 8
76 Ralph A
91.2
6K 2
77 Myrtlewood A
91.2
4K 3
78 Snowdoun A
91.2
3K 2
79 Phil Campbell A
91.1
7K 2
80 Pinckard A
91.1
1K 3
81 Highland Home A
91
8K 2
82 Sycamore A
91
2K 11
83 Rutledge A
91
789 31
84 Rockford A
90.9
4K 42
85 Thorsby A
90.8
31K 24
86 Vernon A
90.8
10K 9
87 Bakerhill A
90.8
7K 28
88 Huguley A
90.8
7K 7
89 Sumiton A
90.8
6K 7
90 Uniontown A
90.7
3K 42
91 Dauphin Island A
90.6
6K 108
92 Pisgah A
90.6
1K 4
93 Thomaston A
90.6
960 9
94 Fort Deposit A
90.5
2K 4
95 Ramer A
90.5
2K 74
96 Hope Hull A
90.4
5K 15
97 Jack A
90.4
1K 10
98 Helena A
90.3
21K 22
99 Vinemont A
90.2
17K 4
100 Union Springs A
90.2
4K 21
101 Calera A
90.1
27K 26
102 Moulton A
90
9K 6
103 Snead A-
90
6K 12
104 Millry A
90
2K 44
105 Blountsville A-
89.9
4K 8
106 Opp A-
89.8
10K 9
107 Pennington A-
89.8
2K 23
108 Trussville A-
89.7
36K 4
109 Cropwell A-
89.7
7K 1
110 Cherokee A-
89.7
2K 21
111 St. Stephens A-
89.7
735 2
112 Friendship A-
89.6
4K 38
113 Lowndesboro A-
89.6
1K 8
114 Jacksonville A-
89.5
14K 123
115 Headland A-
89.5
6K 4
116 Millerville A-
89.5
2K 24
117 Hobson City A-
89.4
633 22
118 Owens Cross Roads A-
89.3
12K 11
119 Union Grove A-
89.3
3K 28
120 Pine Level A-
89.3
3K 11
121 Summerdale A-
89.3
2K 5
122 Birmingham A-
89.2
585K 12
123 Town Creek A-
89.2
2K 5
124 Goodsprings A-
89.2
1K 17
125 Wattsville A-
89.1
5K 8
126 Cowarts A-
89.1
2K 2
127 Sylacauga A-
89
29K 55
128 Gurley A-
88.9
1K 12
129 Marbury A-
88.8
9K 7
130 Dora A-
88.8
4K 29
131 Leroy A-
88.8
2K 5
132 Millers Ferry A-
88.8
2K 12
133 Montgomery A-
88.7
280K 51
134 Pelham A-
88.7
39K 15
135 Cordova A-
88.7
4K 1
136 Bear Creek A-
88.7
3K 2
137 Winfield A-
88.6
9K 14
138 Douglas A-
88.5
17K 49
139 Hanceville A-
88.5
7K 8
140 Coker A-
88.5
5K 2
141 Lincoln A-
88.4
14K 95
142 Sulligent A-
88.4
3K 18
143 Wedowee A-
88.3
8K 63
144 Coaling A-
88.3
4K 3
145 Hollins A-
88.2
1K 30
146 Leeds A-
88.1
21K 68
147 Auburn A-
88
65K 68
148 York A-
88
3K 67
149 Hayden A-
88
3K 20
150 Kennedy A-
88
723 1
151 Mobile A-
87.9
279K 49
152 Wilsonville A-
87.9
7K 5
153 White Hall A-
87.9
1K 29
154 Frankville A-
87.9
945 11
155 Eufaula A-
87.8
20K 74
156 Red Level A-
87.8
846 23
157 Wetumpka A-
87.7
50K 28
158 Elmore A-
87.7
14K 6
159 Lynn A-
87.7
2K 8
160 Falkville A-
87.7
1K 13
161 Castleberry A-
87.7
1K 75
162 Tuscaloosa A-
87.6
182K 17
163 Hodges A-
87.5
2K 3
164 Loachapoka A-
87.4
14K 27
165 Arley - 3600 A-
87.4
9K 5
166 River Falls A-
87.4
1K 38
167 St Elmo A-
87.3
10K 74
168 Springville A-
87.2
6K 7
169 Grant A-
87
18K 9
170 Livingston A-
87
16K 16
171 Alabaster A-
86.9
41K 54
172 Tallassee A-
86.9
8K 11
173 Ranburne A-
86.9
2K 15
174 Hamilton A-
86.8
11K 18
175 Childersburg A-
86.8
10K 24
176 Taylor A-
86.7
9K 5
177 Remlap A-
86.7
3K 13
178 Beatrice A-
86.7
1K 13
179 Haleyville A-
86.6
12K 17
180 Montevallo A-
86.6
10K 28
181 Ragland A-
86.6
3K 2
182 Gantt A-
86.6
801 3
183 Edwardsville A-
86.6
585 17
184 Clanton A-
86.5
14K 35
185 Lineville A-
86.5
6K 32
186 Muscle Shoals A-
86.2
22K 21
187 Ashford A-
86.2
4K 79
188 Collinsville A-
86.2
4K 6
189 Double Springs A-
86.1
6K 36
190 Camp Hill A-
86.1
2K 24
191 Linden A-
85.9
10K 17
192 Daviston A-
85.9
693 13
193 Northport A-
85.8
57K 8
194 Joppa A-
85.8
5K 3
195 Lafayette A-
85.8
4K 54
196 Jackson A-
85.7
17K 29
197 Napier Field A-
85.7
2K 4
198 Forkland A-
85.7
1K 76
199 Margaret A-
85.5
6K 3
200 Bridgeport A-
85.5
6K 37
201 Belk A-
85.5
894 3
202 Malvern A-
85.1
2K 25
203 Axis B+
84.9
4K 127
204 Southside B+
84.8
12K 24
205 Eclectic B+
84.8
5K 24
206 Quinton B+
84.8
3K 3
207 Mt Hope B+
84.7
16K 8
208 Vina B+
84.7
1K 2
209 Repton B+
84.6
510 87
210 Decatur B+
84.5
107K 20
211 Odenville B+
84.5
26K 55
212 Irondale B+
84.4
10K 23
213 Webb B+
84.4
2K 27
214 Hurtsboro B+
84.4
1K 28
215 Marion B+
84.3
7K 101
216 Guntersville B+
84.2
13K 6
217 Bayou La Batre B+
84
8K 69
218 Madison B+
83.9
54K 66
219 Jacksons Gap B+
83.7
7K 18
220 Oxford B+
83.5
30K 6
221 Woodland B+
83.5
2K 71
222 Wadley B+
83.5
1K 16
223 Boaz B+
83.2
20K 12
224 Sterrett B+
83
3K 10
225 Pine Hill B+
83
2K 4
226 Glen Allen B+
83
2K 14
227 Demopolis B+
82.7
11K 65
228 Hackleburg B+
82.6
3K 8
229 Reform B+
82.6
2K 62
230 Weaver B+
82.3
7K 25
231 Georgiana B+
82.3
3K 21
232 Newville B+
82.1
900 8
233 Huxford B+
81.9
2K 10
234 Hayneville B+
81.8
8K 78
235 Goshen B+
81.8
546 35
236 Red Bay B+
81.6
6K 102
237 Brundidge B+
81.6
4K 55
238 Fulton B+
81.6
3K 21
239 Newton B+
81.6
2K 7
240 Frisco City B+
81.6
2K 164
241 Grand Bay B+
81.5
11K 16
242 Alpine B+
81.5
4K 30
243 Jasper B+
81.3
52K 22
244 Alexander City B+
81.2
32K 61
245 Russellville B+
81.2
25K 7
246 Pell City B+
81
22K 30
247 Mckenzie B+
81
1K 6
248 Butler B+
80.8
5K 14
249 Goodwater B+
80.8
3K 48
250 Rogersville B+
80.6
16K 9
251 Autaugaville B+
80.4
7K 144
252 Kellyton B+
80.4
2K 3
253 Sheffield B+
80.3
14K 4
254 Cullman B+
80.2
108K 59
255 Smiths B+
80.2
32K 16
256 Brantley B+
80.2
8K 53
257 Lanett B+
80.2
7K 55
258 Vincent B+
80.2
3K 39
259 Rainsville B
80
35K 19
260 Redstone Arsenal B
79.9
44K 109
261 Centre B
79.9
7K 19
262 Opelika B
79.7
58K 36
263 Triana B
79.3
7K 47
264 Luverne B
79.1
4K 21
265 Troy B
79
36K 122
266 Mulga B
78.9
6K 6
267 Albertville B
78.8
33K 27
268 Slocomb B
78.6
4K 49
269 Stevenson B
78.4
4K 44
270 Columbiana B
78.3
13K 63
271 Deatsville B
78.2
13K 15
272 Eutaw B
78.2
9K 50
273 Grove Hill B
78.2
5K 91
274 Fairhope B
78
59K 145
275 Foley B
78
51K 36
276 Cleveland B
77.9
26K 186
277 Steele B
77.9
3K 21
278 Athens B
77.7
106K 72
279 Clio B
77.7
3K 30
280 Brilliant B
77.6
2K 6
281 Valley B
77.5
28K 25
282 Daleville B
77.5
14K 34
283 Lexington B
77.3
3K 31
284 Enterprise B
77
48K 146
285 Attalla B
77
18K 95
286 Ariton B
77
1K 13
287 Ozark B
76.6
28K 88
288 Camden B
76.5
10K 46
289 Excel B
76.5
4K 88
290 Dadeville B
76.2
17K 56
291 Mt. Vernon B
76
2K 98
292 Dothan B
75.9
102K 146
293 East Brewton B
75.5
4K 216
294 Eight Mile B
75.4
6K 35
295 Leighton B
75
2K 41
296 Carrollton B-
74.9
16K 65
297 Coffeeville B-
74.6
3K 10
298 Flomaton B-
74
2K 75
299 Kinston B-
74
2K 58
300 Mexia B-
73.7
3K 34
301 Evergreen B-
73
13K 188
302 Midland City B-
72.8
3K 25
303 Aliceville B-
72.7
6K 52
304 Clayton B-
72.7
2K 60
305 Bessemer B-
72.5
125K 17
306 Atmore B-
72
18K 61
307 Millbrook B-
71.4
17K 58
308 Thomasville B-
70.7
8K 46
309 Midway C+
69.9
2K 34
310 Huntsville C+
69.8
381K 31
311 Fort Payne C+
69.2
72K 136
312 Scottsboro C+
69
36K 18
313 Phenix City C+
68.5
59K 105
314 New Brockton C+
68.5
4K 87
315 Prichard C+
68.2
29K 50
316 Gadsden C+
67.9
57K 108
317 Greenville C+
67.7
23K 49
318 Elba C+
67.5
5K 35
319 Satsuma C+
66.4
7K 70
320 Chatom C+
66.3
5K 106
321 Spanish Fort C+
66
10K 77
322 Cottonwood C+
65.8
4K 62
323 Uriah C+
65.7
3K 133
324 Andalusia C+
65.5
29K 75
325 Columbia C+
65.2
1K 88
326 Peterman C
64.2
5K 65
327 Talladega C
64
25K 95
328 Theodore C
63.1
40K 141
329 Orange Beach C-
57.2
18K 122
330 Saraland C-
57
20K 59
331 Hartford C-
55.9
4K 103
332 Guin C-
55.5
5K 114
333 Green Pond C-
55
9K 55
334 Ider D+
53.4
16K 45
335 Tuscumbia D+
53.3
37K 99
336 Abbeville D+
53
16K 360
337 Lisman D+
52.1
3K 83
338 Louisville D+
52
1K 77
339 Selma D+
51.3
26K 97
340 Robertsdale D+
51
19K 403
341 Heflin D+
51
13K 75
342 Gilbertown D+
50.8
8K 44
343 Bay Minette D
49.8
29K 221
344 Dickinson D
49
2K 139
345 Citronelle D
48.9
39K 120
346 Daphne D
46.6
52K 249
347 Brewton D
45.8
20K 109
348 Florence D
45.3
107K 77
349 Greensboro D
45.2
14K 410
350 Prattville F
42.2
54K 174
351 Tuskegee F
38.4
22K 171
Counties

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Autauga 4 cities · avg 75.7 Baldwin 12 cities · avg 74.6 Barbour 5 cities · avg 76.2 Bibb 5 cities · avg 88.3 Blount 8 cities · avg 89 Bullock 2 cities · avg 80.1 Butler 3 cities · avg 77 Calhoun 7 cities · avg 90.5 Chambers 4 cities · avg 83.6 Cherokee 3 cities · avg 87.7 Chilton 4 cities · avg 92.5 Choctaw 4 cities · avg 68.4 Clarke 5 cities · avg 78.2 Clay 4 cities · avg 90.4 Cleburne 3 cities · avg 74.8 Coffee 5 cities · avg 75.5 Colbert 5 cities · avg 76.9 Conecuh 3 cities · avg 81.8 Coosa 3 cities · avg 84 Covington 7 cities · avg 85.9 Crenshaw 4 cities · avg 85.3 Cullman 5 cities · avg 87.3 Dale 8 cities · avg 82.4 Dallas 2 cities · avg 71.9 Dekalb 4 cities · avg 86 Elmore 7 cities · avg 83.8 Escambia 5 cities · avg 69.8 Etowah 8 cities · avg 87.3 Fayette 4 cities · avg 90.5 Franklin 5 cities · avg 85.2 Geneva 5 cities · avg 81.5 Greene 2 cities · avg 82 Hale 3 cities · avg 76.3 Henry 3 cities · avg 74.9 Houston 7 cities · avg 79 Jackson 6 cities · avg 76.1 Jefferson 9 cities · avg 86.7 Lamar 4 cities · avg 89.7 Lauderdale 3 cities · avg 67.7 Lawrence 3 cities · avg 88 Lee 4 cities · avg 83.8 Limestone 1 city · avg 77.7 Lowndes 4 cities · avg 87.5 Macon 2 cities · avg 67 Madison 7 cities · avg 83.3 Marengo 4 cities · avg 87.6 Marion 6 cities · avg 80 Marshall 7 cities · avg 86.8 Mobile 13 cities · avg 74.7 Monroe 7 cities · avg 77.3 Montgomery 6 cities · avg 90.5 Morgan 5 cities · avg 90.7 Perry 2 cities · avg 87.5 Pickens 4 cities · avg 81.5 Pike 4 cities · avg 84.2 Randolph 4 cities · avg 87.3 Russell 3 cities · avg 82.9 Shelby 11 cities · avg 87.3 St. Clair 10 cities · avg 86.8 Sumter 3 cities · avg 89.6 Talladega 8 cities · avg 86.1 Tallapoosa 7 cities · avg 86.8 Tishomingo 1 city · avg 92.4 Tuscaloosa 7 cities · avg 90.8 Walker 11 cities · avg 90.6 Washington 8 cities · avg 87.5 Wilcox 4 cities · avg 74.3 Winston 5 cities · avg 88.3
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Alabama's water

Is Alabama's tap water safe to drink?

Alabama's water quality varies by city. The statewide average grade is B+ (83.3/100). 88% of cities scored an A or B, while 5% received a D or F. Check your specific city for detailed results.

Which Alabama cities have the best water quality?

The top-rated cities are Buhl (A+), Fayette (A+), Brent (A+). These cities scored highest based on violation history, lead levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Which Alabama cities have the worst water quality?

The lowest-rated cities are Tuskegee (F), Prattville (F), Greensboro (D). We recommend residents in these areas consider water filtration and review their city's specific contaminant data.

How many Alabama cities have PFAS in their water?

126 out of 351 cities tested positive for PFAS "forever chemicals" (36%). 62 cities exceed the 2024 EPA maximum contaminant levels. Reverse osmosis or activated carbon filters can help reduce PFAS exposure.

Do any Alabama cities have dangerous lead levels?

2 cities exceed the EPA lead action level of 15 ppb. Lead contamination typically comes from aging pipes and lead service lines rather than the water source itself. An NSF 53-certified filter can effectively remove lead from tap water.

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