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Montevallo, AL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Montevallo Water Works & Sewer Board PWSID: AL0001160 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points

Lead is 1.50 ppb, 10% of the action level. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 3.49 times the limit.

F

Montevallo earns an F for water quality

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

Lead: 1.50 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points
1 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
1 violation currently open
Montevallo's lead level vs. all Alabama community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.50 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 55% of Alabama utilities
Population Served
6245
~3582 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Active Violations
1
1 open of 1 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
10% of EPA action level
1.50 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.50 ppb, 10% 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
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Unaddressed
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 violation remains open, out of 1 recorded since 2015 (1 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Montevallo Water Works & Sewer Board
PWSID AL0001160
Water source Surface water — Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Population served 6,245
Service connections 3,582
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevallo tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 1.50 ppb, 10% of the action level.
Does Montevallo water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 3.49 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Montevallo? ▼
Montevallo Water Works & Sewer Board (PWSID AL0001160), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-12-11. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Montevallo Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
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
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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