City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the
EPA ID: AL0001005 · 279,000 people served · 44 ZIP codes
4 open EPA findings remain on record at City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the — the utility supplies approximately 279,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the serves a community with a median household income of $57,740 and an estimated 383,591 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Mobile County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE CITY OF (EPA ID: AL0001005) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 279,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 44 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (84/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36601 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36602 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36603 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36604 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36605 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36606 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36607 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36608 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36609 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36610 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36611 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36612 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36615 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36616 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36617 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36618 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36619 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36625 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36628 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36630 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 28 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 16 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 44 ZIP codes:
36525 · 36541 · 36544 · 36571 · 36575 36582 · 36587 · 36601 · 36602 · 36603 36604 · 36605 · 36606 · 36607 · 36608 36609 · 36610 · 36611 · 36612 · 36613 36615 · 36616 · 36617 · 36618 · 36619 36625 · 36628 · 36630 · 36633 · 36640 36641 · 36644 · 36652 · 36660 · 36663 36670 · 36671 · 36675 · 36685 · 36688 36689 · 36691 · 36693 · 36695
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the (AL0001005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the water safe to drink?
City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the serve?
City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the serves approximately 279,000 people across 44 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Watershed exposure sources reported
Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Aesthetic water quality
These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.
Aesthetic measurements from Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) Consumer Confidence Report.
Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- MAWSS won the Best Tasting Drinking Water award from the Alabama/Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association in 2024.
- PFOA detected at 2.0 ppt; PFBS detected at 2.5 ppt with hazard index value of 0.00029 (below MCL of 1.0).
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #80 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #36 / 50 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Alabama)
- #2 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Alabama)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the (EPA ID: AL0001005) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.