Water Quality Report

Birmingham, AL (35254): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Central Alabama Water System

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 35254 in Birmingham, AL contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 3 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0018 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0018 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
3 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
585,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.001764 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 35254 in Birmingham, Alabama is mapped to the water system Central Alabama Water System (EPA ID: AL0000738). This system provides water to approximately 585,000 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Central Alabama Water System (AL0000738) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 35254.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBS, PFBA, 6:2 FTS.

Highest measured level: 0.0113 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 35254 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 35254 (primary system: Central Alabama Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 35254's water come from?

The recorded water source for Central Alabama Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 35254, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 585,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Birmingham?

If Central Alabama Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 35254 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 35254 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001764 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 35254?

35254 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jefferson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 35254's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 35254. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Birmingham, AL (35254): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/35254/
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Page version: October 2026.

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