Pelham Waterworks (AL) Water Quality

Pelham Waterworks is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 35124 zip codes. It has 16 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 55.8 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 14.9 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Pelham Waterworks water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (14)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (14)

1,3-butadiene (14)

1,4-dioxane (14)

1-butanol (14)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (7)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (14)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (14)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (7)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (14)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (14)

bromomethane (14)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (14)

chlorate (28)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (14)

chloromethane (14)

chlorpyrifos (14)

chromium (28)

chromium-6 (28)

cobalt (28)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

dimethipin (14)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (8)

ethoprop (14)

Germanium (14)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (7)

lithium (7)

Manganese (14)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (28)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (7)

o-toluidine (14)

oxyfluorfen (14)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (7)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (7)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (7)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (21)

perfluorobutanoic acid (7)

perfluorodecanoic acid (7)

perfluorododecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (21)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (21)

perfluorohexanoic acid (7)

perfluorononanoic acid (21)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (21)

perfluorooctanoic acid (21)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoropentanoic acid (7)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (7)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (7)

profenofos (14)

quinoline (14)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (28)

tebuconazole (14)

terbacil (8)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (14)

tribufos (14)

vanadium (28)

Sampling Facilities

Shelby County Water Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Bent Rail County Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well Campbell Ridge & TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 3 (Indian Hill Well 2) & TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Indian Hill Wells TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Chandalar Well & TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Heather Ridge Well & TP
Ground Water (GW)

Gnrtd Routine SPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

2200 County Hwy 33
Surface Water (SW)

DBP Routine SPDistribution System (DS)

11504 Hwy 11
Surface Water (SW)

Routine DBP SPDistribution System (DS)

205 Oak Forest DR.
Surface Water (SW)

Routine DBP SPDistribution System (DS)

169 Oaklyn Hills Dr.
Surface Water (SW)

DBP Routine SPDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for Shelby County WaterMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Campbell RidgeMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Indian Hill Wells TPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Chandalar WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Heather Ridge WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)

WELL CAMPBELL RIDGE
Ground Water (GW)

WELL CAMPBELL RIDGE 1163001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 3 INDIAN HILL WELL 2
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 3 INDIAN HILL 1163002Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 4 INDIAN HILL WELL 1
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 4 INDIAN HILL 1163003Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CHANDALAR WELL
Ground Water (GW)

CHANDALAR WELL 1163004Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Pelham Waterworks tap water safe to drink?

When was Pelham Waterworks last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 3rd, 2025.