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WaterSafety

Central Alabama Water System

Birmingham, Alabama · PWSID: AL0000738

B
Water Safety Score
85/100
585,000
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitOct 25, 2016

Violation History

Combined Filter Effluent
Health-BasedOct 25, 2016 - Oct 24, 2019
Resolved
Enforcement: 15
Contaminant 2920
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2023 - Mar 13, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 17
Combined Filter Effluent
Health-BasedOct 11, 2023 - Present
Open
Enforcement: 20

Frequently Asked Questions

Central Alabama Water System has a Water Safety Score of B (85/100). The system serves 585,000 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Central Alabama Water System has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.