Tap Water Quality in Tuscaloosa, AL
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Tuscaloosa Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~101,000 | Source: Black Warrior River and Lake Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa draws from Lake Tuscaloosa and the Black Warrior River. Home to the University of Alabama, the city's water sources can be affected by coal mining activity in the upper Black Warrior basin. The utility has invested in treatment upgrades to handle seasonal water quality variations.
Common water quality concerns in Tuscaloosa
Coal mining runoff upstream
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Disinfection byproducts
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Lead in older areas
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What's in your Tuscaloosa water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Tuscaloosa water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Tuscaloosa, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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