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Camden, AL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Camden Water & Sewer Department PWSID: AL0001374 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 38.00 ppb, 253% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

D

Camden earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 38.00 ppb — 253% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
15 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Camden's lead level vs. all Alabama community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 38.00 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 0% of Alabama utilities
Population Served
1922
~1390 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
15 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
38.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 38.00 ppb, 253% 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
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Arsenic MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.010 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Barium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 2 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Cadmium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Chromium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
CYANIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Fluoride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Mercury MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Nickel MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2020–2022 Archived
Nitrite MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Antimony, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Beryllium, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Thallium, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Selenium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2020–2022 Archived
Nitrite MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2020–2022 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

15 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 Camden Water & Sewer Department
PWSID AL0001374
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 1,922
Service connections 1,390
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 38.00 ppb, 253% of the action level.
Does Camden water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to Camden? ▼
Camden Water & Sewer Department (PWSID AL0001374). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-05-28. Inspectors recorded 3 significant deficiencies.

What Should Camden 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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