Water Quality in Tuscaloosa, AL (35474)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35474.

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

9,654

Population

5

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer

2 health-based
Surface water 166,524 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northport Water Works (City Of)

All resolved
Surface water 40,551 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hale County Water Authority, The

All resolved
Groundwater 9,540 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 4560 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Moundville (City Of)

Groundwater 4,404 people served
2 violations (5yr)

International Paper Co/ Tuskalusa Lumber

Groundwater 156 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
4560 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Tuscaloosa (35474) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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