WaterQ

Alabama

Water Quality Report

Average Score
86/100
Water Systems
441
Population
6.1M
Violations
3 all resolved

Score Distribution

2
A
1
B
0
C
1
D
0
F

Top Contaminant Violations

Contaminant Violations
Chlorine 1
Radium-228 1

Lowest Scoring Water Systems

Birmingham Water Works D
AL0010001 Birmingham, AL 200,733 served
Jefferson County Water Authority B
AL0010002 Birmingham, AL 150,000 served
Montgomery Water Works A
AL0510001 Montgomery, AL 200,603 served
Huntsville Utilities Water A
AL0490001 Huntsville, AL 215,006 served

Counties in Alabama

Jefferson County
2 systems
62 C
Mobile County
32 systems
93 A
Madison County
1 systems
100 A

Cities in Alabama

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Birmingham
County
96 A
Huntsville
County
100 A
Montgomery
County
96 A
Mobile
County
72 C
Tuscaloosa
County
89 B
Bessemer
County
81 B
Cullman
County
95 A
Decatur
County
100 A
Florence
County
85 B
Athens
County
90 A
Dothan
County
88 B
Fort Payne
County
87 B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tap water in Alabama safe to drink?

Alabama has an average WaterQ score of 86/100 across 441 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.

How many water systems are in Alabama?

WaterQ currently tracks 441 public water systems in Alabama.

Where can I compare cities in Alabama?

Use the city list below to open detailed reports, or visit the compare tool to benchmark two cities side-by-side on score, grade, and system coverage.

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