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TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 166,524 people · Alabama

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001313
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
890.00 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER

Is TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER water safe to drink?

TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER detected?

76 contaminants were tested in TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER have any EPA violations?

Yes, TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER serve?

TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER serves approximately 166,524 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Tuscaloosa.

What type of water does TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER provide?

TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0001313.

How does TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER compare to other utilities in Alabama?

TUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Tuscaloosa