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Slocomb, AL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Slocomb, AL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Slocomb's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Slocomb Water Works & Sewer Board PWSID: AL0000629 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 35.00 ppb, 233% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Slocomb earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 35.00 ppb — 233% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
1 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Slocomb's lead level vs. all Alabama community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 35.00 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 0% of Alabama utilities
Population Served
1786
~1210 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
1 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
35.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 35.00 ppb, 233% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2022 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Slocomb Water Works & Sewer Board
PWSID AL0000629
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 1,786
Service connections 1,210
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slocomb tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 35.00 ppb, 233% of the action level.
Does Slocomb water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Slocomb? ▼
Slocomb Water Works & Sewer Board (PWSID AL0000629). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-04-09. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Slocomb Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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