Alabama tap water by county
Hardness, PFAS sampling, lead and violations for the largest water systems in 3 Alabama counties. In 3 of them, at least one large system detected PFAS in EPA testing (a detection isn't a violation).
| County | Largest system | Hardness | PFAS detected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Central Alabama Water | 40–156 mg/L (varies) (high) | 4 of 6 systems |
| Madison County | Huntsville Utilities Water Dept. | 4.9 gpg (low) | 5 of 6 systems |
| Mobile County | Mobile, Bd. of W&S Comm. of the City of | 2.7 gpg (low) | 3 of 6 systems |
Public-record figures, not a test of your tap. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Confirm with a water test, your utility or a qualified pro before you buy or act.
Hardness confidence: high = utility report; low = county estimate of untreated local water. Don't see your county? Use the water quality lookup.