Water Quality in Birmingham, AL (35172)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35172.

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

2,703

Population

4

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

1

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)

Oneonta (Ub Of The City Of)

All resolved
Surface water 19,971 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blount County Water Authority

1 health-based
Surface water 19,074 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
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 (35172) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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