Water Quality in Birmingham, AL (35244)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35244.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,217
Population
14
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Central Alabama Water System
Bessemer Water Service
Alabaster Water Board
All resolvedShelby County Commission-Water Services
Pelham Water Works
Calera Water Works
All resolvedRoyal Oaks Of Riverchase
Mars Hill Trailer Park
Us Pipe Fabrication
Birmingham Presbytery Camp
Colonial Grand At Galleria Woods
Ridge Crossings Apartments
Summerchase Apartments
Waterford Landing Apartments
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Birmingham (35244) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, 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.