Water Quality: Tuskegee, AL
4 water systems • 21,963 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tuskegee is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,963 people, and has 140 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 15 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Tuskegee's violation count is 259% above the national average for Alabama. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Tuskegee
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUSKEGEE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF | AL0000870 | Surface Water | 12,900 | 41 |
| MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000867 | Surface Water | 6,951 | 80 |
| STAR-MINDINGALL WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000865 | Surface Water | 1,962 | 15 |
| FRANKLIN, TOWN OF | AL0000860 | Surface Water | 150 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.