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Shelby County, AL Water Quality

Water quality data for 13 public water systems serving Shelby County, Alabama — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 13 water systems · 22 cities
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Generally Safe — Most Systems Performing Well

The majority of water systems have no active violations and lead levels well below the federal action level.

B

Shelby County Earns a B

Shelby County: 22 communities across 13 water systems. 95.5% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 1.76 ppb
  • 18 communities with a lead detection, 4 reporting none detected
  • 9 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 95.5% of communities have no open violations
1.76 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
13
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
95%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Helena
    1.10 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Calera
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Meadowbrook
    1.76 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Brook Highland
    1.76 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Highland Lakes
    1.76 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Montevallo
    1.50 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 2 sampling points
    F
  • Alabaster
    1.10 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 4 sampling points
    C
  • Brantleyville
    1.10 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 4 sampling points
    C
  • Chelsea
    2.00 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
    C
  • Vandiver
    4.00 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 2 sampling points
    C
County Lead Level — Median 1.76 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 1.76 ppb — 11.7% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
17
10 – 15 ppb
1
No Data
4

All Cities in Shelby County

Alabaster 1.10 ppb C
Pelham Not detected B
Helena 1.10 ppb A
Calera Not detected A
Chelsea 2.00 ppb C
Meadowbrook 1.76 ppb A
Brook Highland 1.76 ppb A
Montevallo 1.50 ppb F
Highland Lakes 1.76 ppb A
Columbiana 10.00 ppb A
Eagle Point 1.76 ppb A
Indian Springs Village Not detected B
Wilsonville 1.00 ppb B
Vincent Not detected B
Dunnavant 1.76 ppb A
Brantleyville 1.10 ppb C
Shoal Creek 1.76 ppb A
Harpersville 4.00 ppb B
Wilton 2.80 ppb B
Vandiver 4.00 ppb C
Sterrett 4.00 ppb C
Westover 2.00 ppb C
Showing 22 cities
No active violations Active violations

About Shelby County Drinking Water

Shelby County is served by 13 water systems covering 22 communities. 96% have no open violations.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 18 recorded a detection, with a median of 1.76 ppb — 12% of the federal action level. 4 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

9 of 22 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelby County tap water safe to drink?▼
96% of communities have no open violation. 9 of 22 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Shelby County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 1.76 ppb, 12% of the 15 ppb action level. 4 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Shelby County?▼
13 community water systems serve 22 communities here.
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