Tuscaloosa Water Quality
Alabama
The tap water in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 182,331 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 182,331 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 Tuscaloosa shows 6 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 6 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 0300, 2456. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER | 166,524 | 6 | Health |
| MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM INC | 8,730 | 0 | Clean |
| ENGLEWOOD-HULLS WATER SYSTEM, INC. | 7,077 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0300 | 2023-08-01 |
| 0300 | 2023-08-01 |
| 0300 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2456 | 2022-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2022-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2022-01-01 |
TRI Facilities in Tuscaloosa
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc | 8.7M lbs |
| Hunt Refining Co a Corp | 921.3K lbs |
| Phifer Inc | 175.0K lbs |
| Southern Heat Exchanger Corp | 60.1K lbs |
| Elk Co of Texas LLC | 45.0K lbs |
| Ascorium N.a. Inc. | 30.5K lbs |
| Michelin N.a. Inc | 18.1K lbs |
| Merichem Technologies LLC Catalyst Plant | 6.3K lbs |
| Peco Foods Inc - Tuscaloosa Processing | 5.1K lbs |
| Tms International LLC | 1.3K 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.