Muscle Shoals
Is Muscle Shoals tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Muscle Shoals scores 58/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Muscle Shoals. We found 232 total violations (14 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 Muscle Shoals?
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 Muscle Shoals water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Muscle Shoals should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Muscle Shoals, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. With a score of 58/100, 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 Muscle Shoals
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Muscle Shoals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muscle Shoals tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Muscle Shoals scores 58/100.
How many water systems serve Muscle Shoals?
Muscle Shoals is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Muscle Shoals?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Muscle Shoals.
What is the water quality score for Muscle Shoals?
The water quality score for Muscle Shoals is 58 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Muscle Shoals?
The top contaminants detected in Muscle Shoals include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Muscle Shoals Water Quality Summary
Muscle Shoals, AL receives a water quality score of 58/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Muscle Shoals'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.
Muscle Shoals's score of 58 is 25 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 →
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