Bay Minette
Is Bay Minette tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Bay Minette scores 42/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Bay Minette. We found 755 total violations (63 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Bay Minette?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Filter or no filter for Bay Minette water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Bay Minette should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Bay Minette, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. With a score of 42/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Bay Minette
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Bay Minette.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay Minette tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Bay Minette scores 42/100.
How many water systems serve Bay Minette?
Bay Minette is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Bay Minette?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Bay Minette.
What is the water quality score for Bay Minette?
The water quality score for Bay Minette is 42 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Bay Minette?
The top contaminants detected in Bay Minette include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Bay Minette Water Quality Summary
Bay Minette, AL receives a water quality score of 42/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Bay Minette's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Bay Minette's score of 42 is 41 points below the Alabama state average of 83, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Alabama water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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