Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in Montgomery, AL tap water
39 contaminants were measured in the Montgomery, AL water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 39
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Copper
- 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
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
2 contaminants historically over EPA limits in Montgomery, AL
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
HAA5 worst: 2015 | 0.0806 mg/L 1.3× | 0.06 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
TTHM worst: 2013 | 0.0982 mg/L 1.2× | 0.08 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
CHLORITE worst: 2017 | 0.971 mg/L 97% | 1 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
THALLIUM worst: 2015 | 0.0012 mg/L within | 0.002 mg/L | '15 |
GROSS ALPHA worst: 2013 | 8.45 pCi/L within | 15 pCi/L | '13'18'19 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2019 | 0.881 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
TCE worst: 2012 | 0.00109 mg/L within | 0.005 mg/L | '12 |
DICHLOROETHYLENE 11 worst: 2014 | 0.00114 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.007 mg/L | '12'13'14'15 |
CYANIDE worst: 2018 | 0.0175 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.2 mg/L | '18 |
CIS DICHLOROETHYLENE 12 worst: 2012 | 0.00451 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.07 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
RADIUM 226 228 worst: 2014 | 0.3 pCi/L within below national p90 | 5 pCi/L | '14 |
NITRATE worst: 2014 | 0.596 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14'15 |
NITRATE NITRITE worst: 2015 | 0.571 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14'15 |
BARIUM worst: 2019 | 0.111 mg/L within near national p90 | 2 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'18'19 |
NITRITE worst: 2015 | 0.047 mg/L within | 1 mg/L | '13'15 |
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE worst: 2019 | 0.00017 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.005 mg/L | '19 |
CHROMIUM worst: 2014 | 0.002 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.1 mg/L | '14 |
STYRENE worst: 2019 | 0.00021 mg/L within | 0.1 mg/L | '19 |
ETHYLBENZENE worst: 2019 | 0.00011 mg/L within | 0.7 mg/L | '19 |
XYLENES TOTAL worst: 2019 | 0.00042 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '19 |
COPPER worst: 2013 | 0.0325 mg/L below national p90 | — | '13'14'17'18 |
LEAD worst: 2013 | 0.0103 mg/L | — | '13'17 |
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE worst: 2014 | 0.00386 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'17'18'19 |
BROMOFORM worst: 2019 | 0.00036 mg/L | — | '19 |
CHLOROFORM worst: 2014 | 0.0088 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'17'18'19 |
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE worst: 2013 | 0.0008 mg/L | — | '13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1.6MaximumSystem-wide | 3MCL | Within the limit |
| 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 |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 2Reported levelSystem-wide | 4MCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 1.5MaximumSystem-wide | 5MCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 6MCL | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 10MCL | None detected |
| Beryllium | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 4MCL | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | None detected |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 100MCL | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 2MCL | None detected |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 100MCL | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 50MCL | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 3MCL | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 200MCL | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 200MCL | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 200MCL | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 50MCL | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 4MCL | None detected |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 1MCL | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 10MCL | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 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 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Copper and Lead. 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?
39 contaminants were measured in Montgomery, AL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning vocs & pesticides, metals, and inorganic chemicals. 36 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?
2 contaminants in Montgomery, AL's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Copper (69.2× the limit); Lead (6.0× 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 Copper, at 69.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals 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.