Alabaster Water Board (AL) Water Quality

Alabaster Water Board is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 35007, 35080, 35115 zip codes. It has 10 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 37.8 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 28.5 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Alabaster Water Board water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (10)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (10)

1,3-butadiene (10)

1,4-dioxane (10)

1-butanol (11)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (14)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (14)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (7)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (7)

2-methoxyethanol (11)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (11)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (7)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (14)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (14)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (14)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (10)

bromomethane (10)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (11)

chlorate (14)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (10)

chloromethane (10)

chlorpyrifos (14)

chromium (14)

chromium-6 (14)

cobalt (14)

cylindrospermopsin (24)

dimethipin (14)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (7)

ethoprop (14)

Germanium (11)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (14)

lithium (14)

Manganese (11)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (7)

molinate (7)

molybdenum (14)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (14)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (14)

nitrobenzene (7)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (14)

o-toluidine (11)

oxyfluorfen (14)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (14)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (14)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (14)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorobutanoic acid (14)

perfluorodecanoic acid (14)

perfluorododecanoic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (24)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorohexanoic acid (14)

perfluorononanoic acid (24)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorooctanoic acid (24)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluoropentanoic acid (14)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (14)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (14)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (14)

profenofos (14)

quinoline (11)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (7)

strontium (14)

tebuconazole (14)

terbacil (7)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (14)

tribufos (14)

vanadium (14)

Sampling Facilities

Shelby County Water Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Bessemer Water Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 3 (Bermuda Hill) & TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd. Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WTP 1 (Well 1 & 2)
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

WTP 1 (Well 1 & 2)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

2474 Coalmont RoadDistribution System (DS)
1110 Equestrian DriveDistribution System (DS)
113 Belvedere PlaceDistribution System (DS)
Amazing Grace WC-Highway 31 SouthDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

TREATMENT FACILITY 1
Multiple Sources (MX)

Gnrtd Routine SmplPtEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 2 BALL PARK
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 2 BALL PARK 1148001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 1 8TH STREET
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 1 8TH STREET 1148002Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 3 BERM HL
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 3 BERM HL 1148003Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Alabaster Water Board tap water safe to drink?

When was Alabaster Water Board last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 23rd, 2025.