Water Quality in Birmingham, AL (35148)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35148.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are15 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 74% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,241

Population

4

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Central Alabama Water System

Surface water 585,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Bessemer Water Service

Purchased surface water 86,091 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jasper Water Works And Sewer Board

All resolved
Surface water 28,638 people served
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sumiton Water Works Board

Purchased surface water 5,994 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Birmingham (35148) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 74th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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