Water Quality in Birmingham, AL (35173)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35173.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,603
Population
7
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Central Alabama Water System
Bessemer Water Service
Trussville Utilities
Odenville, The Util Board Of The Town Of
Argo Water System
Camp Cottaquilla Gsa
All resolvedRoddams Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Birmingham (35173) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.