Pelham
Is Pelham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Pelham scores 27/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Pelham. We found 59 total violations (26 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 Pelham?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Pelham tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Pelham tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Pelham, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 27/100, 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 Pelham
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Pelham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pelham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Pelham scores 27/100.
How many water systems serve Pelham?
Pelham is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Pelham?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Pelham.
What is the water quality score for Pelham?
The water quality score for Pelham is 27 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 Pelham?
The top contaminants detected in Pelham include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Pelham Water Quality Summary
Pelham, AL receives a water quality score of 27/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Pelham'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.
Pelham's score of 27 is 56 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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