Birmingham Water Quality
Alabama
The tap water in Birmingham, Alabama is served by 44 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 590,489 people. 23 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Birmingham, Alabama is delivered through 44 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 590,489 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Birmingham shows 23 total violations across all 44 systems, of which 23 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 4000, 4010, 8000, 5000. 37 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Alabama drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM | 585,000 | 0 | Clean |
| BLANEY FARMS S/D | 395 | 0 | Clean |
| OLDE MILL TRACE S/D | 394 | 15 | Health |
| BLUE HOLE WATER COMPANY, INC., THE | 246 | 0 | Clean |
| KANATA MILLS S/D | 233 | 0 | Clean |
| MORNINGTON S/D | 218 | 0 | Clean |
| TWIN LAKE FARM S/D | 208 | 0 | Clean |
| CAMBERLY S/D | 203 | 0 | Clean |
| ROCKLYN SUBDIVISION PHASE 2 | 197 | 0 | Clean |
| BINGHAM WOODS MHP | 190 | 0 | Clean |
| BAKER S/D | 187 | 0 | Clean |
| BAILEY FARMS SUBDIVISION | 181 | 0 | Clean |
| ASHCROFT PARK | 175 | 0 | Clean |
| JACKSON MANOR S/D | 175 | 0 | Clean |
| FISH HAWK RANCH S/D | 171 | 0 | Clean |
| WEATHERSTONE @ OLDE FOREST S/D | 170 | 0 | Clean |
| YATES MILL ESTATES | 140 | 0 | Clean |
| SHILOH SUBDIVISION | 131 | 0 | Clean |
| STONEWOOD MANOR S/D | 127 | 0 | Clean |
| MENDENHALL S/D | 121 | 0 | Clean |
| BELLA VISTA S/D | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| KNIGHT`S LANDING S/D | 117 | 0 | Clean |
| MEADOW LAKE S/D | 117 | 0 | Clean |
| BLAWELL S/D | 96 | 1 | Health |
| DOGWOOD ACRES MH S/D | 88 | 1 | Health |
| KINGSTON MANOR S/D | 88 | 0 | Clean |
| PRESCOTT S/D | 80 | 0 | Clean |
| OLIVET S/D | 75 | 0 | Clean |
| THATCHER WOODS | 72 | 0 | Clean |
| LEONE LANDING | 69 | 0 | Clean |
| VERNON PLACE S/D | 64 | 0 | Clean |
| KENSINGTON PLACE S/D | 61 | 6 | Health |
| SPENCER`S GROVE S/D | 59 | 0 | Clean |
| BAILEY`S AT GLENMOOR S/D | 59 | 0 | Clean |
| AVALYN S/D | 58 | 0 | Clean |
| AUTUMN RIDGE S/D | 56 | 0 | Clean |
| YARDLEY S/D | 56 | 0 | Clean |
| CARRIAGE WAY S/D | 51 | 0 | Clean |
| RACHEL`S LANDING | 51 | 0 | Clean |
| ARLINGTON S/D | 46 | 0 | Clean |
| CEDAR OAKS SOUTH S/D | 45 | 0 | Clean |
| ETHAN MEADOWS S/D | 43 | 0 | Clean |
| BROOK MEADOW S/D | 30 | 0 | Clean |
| ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES | 26 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 4000 | 2025-07-01 |
| 4000 | 2025-07-01 |
| 4000 | 2025-04-01 |
| 4000 | 2025-01-01 |
| 4000 | 2025-01-01 |
| 4000 | 2024-10-01 |
| 4000 | 2024-10-01 |
| 4000 | 2024-07-01 |
| 4000 | 2024-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2024-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2024-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2024-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2016-06-01 |
| 8000 | 2016-06-01 |
| 4000 | 2015-10-01 |
| 4000 | 2015-07-01 |
| 4000 | 2015-04-01 |
| 4000 | 2015-01-01 |
| 5000 | 2014-12-11 |
| 5000 | 1994-07-01 |
TRI Facilities in Birmingham
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| American Cast Iron Pipe Co. | 5.3M lbs |
| Nucor Steel Birmingham Inc | 1.3M lbs |
| Glasforms Inc | 255.8K lbs |
| Bermco Alumn | 226.3K lbs |
| Metalplate Galvanizing LP | 183.7K lbs |
| Kamtek Inc. | 135.8K lbs |
| Smi Steel LLC DBA Cmc Steel Alabama | 129.3K lbs |
| Sherwin-Williams Co | 119.7K lbs |
| Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co Inc | 102.3K lbs |
| Sunoco LLC | 64.9K lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.