City overview · Jefferson County
PFAS in Birmingham, AL
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Birmingham area across 29 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Birmingham has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Birmingham
Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Birmingham area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Birmingham
- High Risk
SHELBY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID AL0001671
- High Risk
IRONDALE WATER SYSTEM
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID AL0000751
- Moderate
BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS BOARD
5 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID AL0000738
- Low Level
MULGA WATER WORKS AND GAS DEPARTMENT
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID AL0000755
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Birmingham area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.