Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Montgomery, AL tap water
70 contaminants were measured in the Montgomery, AL water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 3 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 70
- Over federal limit
- 3
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Pentachlorophenol
- Service area
- AL
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Montgomery, AL's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 40 sources.
Source
- WELL · 25
- SOUTH · 10
- CT PERRY INTAKE
- HORSE FARM WELL
- + 3 more
Treatment
- C.T. PERRY WTP
- DAY STREET WTP
- HORSE FARM WTP
- + 4 more
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.04 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | 0.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Nitrate Nitrite | 0.5 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Alachlor | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Carbofuran | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Chromium | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Deha | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dehp | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethylene 11 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dinoseb | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Lindane | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| O Dichlorobenzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| P Dichlorobenzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 111 | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Twofourd | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 0.97 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 1.96 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.5 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Cyanide | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 1.5 pCi/LMaximumSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.2 pCi/LMaximumSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.1 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Antimony | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Beryllium | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 200 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 50MCL | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 400MaximumSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 1 %Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1Highest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Montgomery, AL's water
+Is Montgomery, AL tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Montgomery, AL water utility lists 3 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Pentachlorophenol, Cis Dichloroethylene 12, and Hexachlorocyclopentadiene. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Montgomery, AL tap water?
70 contaminants were measured in Montgomery, AL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, vocs & pesticides, and metals. 13 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Montgomery, AL tap water?
3 contaminants in Montgomery, AL's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Pentachlorophenol (40.0× the limit); Cis Dichloroethylene 12 (2.9× the limit); Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (2.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Montgomery, AL tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Pentachlorophenol, at 40.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the other family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Montgomery, AL tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Chlorite. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Montgomery, AL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Montgomery, AL's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.