Aluminum in U.S. Drinking Water
Health-based violation data for Aluminum from EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Covers all community water systems with violations on record.
Aluminum has been found in violation of EPA standards in 4 water systems across 3 states, with 7 total health-based violations recorded. The most affected states are Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico.
Aluminum is regulated under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and associated treatment technique requirements for public water systems. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks every recorded violation nationwide and links it back to the specific public water system (PWSID), violation type, and begin date.
Across the United States, PlainEnviro's joined extract contains 7 health-based violation records carrying Aluminum (EPA code 1002) across 4 active community water systems in 3 states. Raw record counts are highest in Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico, with Alabama accounting for 4 records across 1 system. Health-effect prose is shown only when the official ECHO substance name matches a verified topic; otherwise the portal stays silent rather than inventing guidance.
A health-based violation does not mean residents were necessarily harmed, it means the contaminant exceeded the federal MCL in a compliance sample, triggering notification and remediation requirements. States and utilities maintain primary enforcement responsibility. To check the status of a specific water system, request its most recent Consumer Confidence Report or consult the EPA's Drinking Water Watch portal for the corresponding state.
Violations by State
States ranked by number of health-based violations for Aluminum.
| # | State | Violations | Systems Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Arizona | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
Most Affected Water Systems
Top 50 water systems by number of Aluminum health-based violations.
| Water System | State | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| THORSBY WATER WORKS BOARD, TOWN OF | AL | 4 |
| COPCO LAKE MWC | AZ | 1 |
| CHUPADERO MDWCA | NM | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum in my water?
Aluminum has been detected in violation of EPA health standards in 4 water systems across 3 states. To check your specific utility, look up your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - water systems are required to disclose all violations.
How many water systems have Aluminum violations?
EPA SDWIS records show 4 community water systems with health-based Aluminum violations, totaling 7 violations. These represent cases where the contaminant exceeded the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).
Which states have the most Aluminum violations?
The states with the most Aluminum violations are: Alabama (4 violations), Arizona (1 violations), New Mexico (1 violations).
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About This Data
Violation data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Only health-based violations are shown, these include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations. Monitoring and reporting violations are excluded. Data may not reflect the most current enforcement actions.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.