Safest Drinking Water in Alabama 2026
Alabama has 5 public water systems serving 1,568,682 people. The safest system is Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City Of) in Montgomery with a score of 100/100.
Top 5 Water Systems in Alabama
| # | Water System | City | Pop. Served | Source | Violations | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City Of) | Montgomery | 276,000 | Surface water | 0 | A (100) |
| 2 | Huntsville Utilities | Huntsville | 262,158 | Surface water | 0 | A (100) |
| 3 | Central Alabama Water System | Birmingham | 585,000 | Surface water | 0 | B (85) |
| 4 | Mobile, Bd. Of W&s Comm. Of the City Of | Mobile | 279,000 | Surface water | 4 | F (16) |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer | Tuscaloosa | 166,524 | Surface water | 6 | F (8) |
Water quality data for Alabama is sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), which tracks compliance for all public water systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City Of) in Montgomery has the highest Water Safety Score in Alabama at 100/100 (Grade A), serving 276,000 people.
Alabama has 5 public water systems serving 1,568,682 people. The average Water Safety Score is 62/100.
The Water Safety Score (0-100) is based on health violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), and monitoring violations (10%). Higher scores mean cleaner, safer water.
Water Safety Score: health violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), monitoring violations (10%).