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Can You Drink Tap Water in Mobile?
Yes, Mobile's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Mobile has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Mobile's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Mobile's water utility, Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm, had 21 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Mobile was resolved on March 31, 2020. This assessment is based on the Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Mobile Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Mobile tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Mobile's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Mobile Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm for Mobile in Alabama. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Jan. 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020, Mobile had 21 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Regular which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Volatile Organic Chemicals rule code family for the following contaminant codes: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, Xylenes, Total, DICHLOROMETHANE, o-Dichlorobenzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Vinyl chloride, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Carbon tetrachloride, Trichloroethylene, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, CHLOROBENZENE, Benzene, Styrene, Ethylbenzene, Toluene, 1,2-Dichloropropane.
Is there Lead in Mobile Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Mobile water system, Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0005 mg/L of lead in Mobile water. This is 3.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Mobile contained more lead.
While Mobile water testing may have found 0.0005 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Mobile Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - AASF #3 Bates Field Mobile - near Mobile with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Mobile has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Mobile SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (2378) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (2380) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Xylenes, Total (2955) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | DICHLOROMETHANE (2964) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | o-Dichlorobenzene (2968) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | p-Dichlorobenzene (2969) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Vinyl chloride (2976) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,1-Dichloroethylene (2977) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (2979) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,2-Dichloroethane (2980) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (2981) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Carbon tetrachloride (2982) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Trichloroethylene (2984) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (2985) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Tetrachloroethylene (2987) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | CHLOROBENZENE (2989) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Benzene (2990) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Styrene (2996) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Ethylbenzene (2992) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | Toluene (2991) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Regular (03) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) | 1,2-Dichloropropane (2983) | Chemicals (300) | Volatile Organic Chemicals (310) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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The category of violation that is reported.
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Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Mobile Water - Frequently Asked Questions
By Mail: | PO BOX 180249 MOBILE, AL, 36618 |
Existing customers can login to their Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm account to pay their Mobile water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Mobile water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Mobile water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Mobile means you will often need to put the water in your name with Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Mobile means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Mobile Board of Water and Sewer Comm. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
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$1.33 in USD (1.5-liter)
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Mobile Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Mobile's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
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2020 Detected Contaminants
REGULATED SUBSTANCES
SUBSTANCE |
MCLG |
MCL |
HIGHEST DETECT |
RANGE |
MAJOR SOURCES |
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Arsenic, ppb |
10 |
10 |
0.5 |
<0.37 - 0.51 |
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards;Runoff |
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from glass and electronics production wastes |
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Barium, ppm |
2 |
2 |
0.03 |
0.02 - 0.03 |
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refiner- |
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Chlorine, ppm |
MRDLG= 4 |
MRDL = 4 |
1.84 |
0.63 - 1.84 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
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Chlorine Dioxide, ppb |
MRDLG= 800 |
MRDL = 800 |
90.0 |
0.00 - 90.0 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
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Chlorite, ppm |
0.8 |
1 |
0.72 |
0.24 - 0.72 |
Disinfection |
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Copper, ppm |
1.3 |
AL = 1.3 at the 90th |
0.03 at 90th percentile(AL |
0.002 - 0.05 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of |
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percentile |
not exceeded) |
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natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives |
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Fluoride, ppm |
4 |
4 |
0.97 |
0.00 - 0.97 |
Water additive promoting strong teeth; Erosion of natural |
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Lead, ppb |
0 |
AL = 15 at 90th percentile |
ND at 90th percentile(AL |
<0.002 - |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of |
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not exceeded) |
0.02 |
natural deposits |
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Nitrate, ppm |
10 |
10 |
0.17 |
0.09 - 0.17 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, |
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Turbidity, NTU |
N/A |
TT (under filter) - at least |
0.18 (TT not exceeded) |
0.01 - 0.18 |
Soil Runoff |
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Total Organic Carbon (TOC) |
N/A |
TT |
Lowest Performance |
0.79 - 1.64 |
Naturally present in the environment |
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Total Trihalomethanes, ppb |
N/A |
80 |
Highest average = 43.63 |
8.20 - 55.5 |
Disinfection |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), ppb |
N/A |
60 |
Highest average = 32.20 |
6.60 - 46.0 |
Disinfection |
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Gross Alpha, pCi/L |
0 |
15 |
0.36 |
ND - 0.36 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Gross Beta, pCi/L |
0 |
50 |
1.29 |
ND - 1.29 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Combined Radium, pCi/L |
0 |
5 |
0.39 |
ND - 0.39 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
SUBSTANCES REGULATED UNDER SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS
SUBSTANCE |
MCLG |
MCL |
HIGHEST DETECT |
RANGE |
MAJOR SOURCES |
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Aluminum, ppm |
N/A |
0.2 |
0.28 |
0.08 |
- 0.28 |
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Chloride, ppm |
N/A |
250 |
7.70 |
7.30 |
- 7.70 |
Secondary contaminant |
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Total Dissolved Solids, ppm |
N/A |
500 |
76.0 |
46.0 |
- 76.0 |
Secondary contaminant |
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pH |
N/A |
N/A |
8.30 |
7.10 |
- 8.30 |
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Alkalinity as CaCO3, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
7.70 |
7.50 |
- 7.70 |
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Sodium, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
3.80 |
3.30 |
- 3.80 |
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Sulfate as SO4, ppm |
N/A |
250 |
25.0 |
18.0 |
- 25.0 |
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Calcium, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
15.0 |
11.0 |
- 15.0 |
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Carbon Dioxide, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
ND |
ND |
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N/A |
N/A |
1.30 |
0.87 |
- 1.30 |
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Hardness as CaCO3, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
42.7 |
7.90 |
- 42.7 |
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Temperature, C |
N/A |
N/A |
34.0 |
14.0 |
- 34.0 |
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Corrosivity (saturation index) |
N/A |
N/A |
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Specific Conductance, μmho/cm |
N/A |
N/A |
99.9 |
92.0 |
- 99.9 |
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Orthophosphate as P, ppm |
N/A |
N/A |
0.28 |
ND - 0.28 |
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Maximum contaminant level goal or MCLG - The
level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum contaminant level or MCL - The highest
level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG - The level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.
Treatment Technique or TT - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Action level or AL - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers a treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow.
Range - The lowest to the highest values for all samples tested for each contaminant. If only one sample is tested, no range is listed for that contaminant in the table.
ppm - Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb - Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (μg/L) ppt - Parts per trillion, or nanogram per liter (ng/L) pCi/l - picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units
ND – None detected, or below the detection limit N/A – Not applicable
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Standard List of Primary Drinking Water Contaminants
Contaminant |
MCL |
Amount Detected |
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BACTERIOLOGICAL |
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Total Coliform Bacteria |
< 5 % |
< 0.05% |
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Turbidity |
TT |
(See Note 1) |
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Fecal Coliform and E.coli |
0 |
0 |
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Fecal Indicators (enterococci or |
TT |
(See Note 2) |
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RADIOLOGICAL |
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Beta/photon emitters (pCi/L) |
50 |
1.29 (See Note 3) |
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Alpha emitters (pCi/L) |
15 |
0.36 |
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Combined Radium (pCi/L) |
5 |
0.39 |
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Uranium |
30 ppb |
(See Note 4) |
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INORGANIC CHEMICALS |
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Antimony |
6 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
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Arsenic |
10 ppb |
0.5 ppb |
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Asbestos (MFL) |
7 |
(See Note 5) |
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Barium |
2 ppm |
0.03 ppm |
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Beryllium |
4 ppb |
< 0.15 ppb |
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Bromate |
10 ppb |
(See Note 6) |
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Cadmium |
5 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
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Chloramines |
4 ppm |
(See Note 6) |
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Chlorine |
4 ppm |
1.84 ppm |
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Chlorine Dioxide |
800 ppb |
90 ppb |
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Chlorite |
1 ppm |
0.72 ppm |
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Chromium |
100 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
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Copper |
AL=1.3 |
(See Note 7) |
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Cyanide |
200 ppb |
< 5 ppb |
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Fluoride |
4 ppm |
0.97 |
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Lead |
AL=15 ppb |
(See Note 8) |
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Mercury |
2 ppb |
< 0.2 ppb |
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Nitrate |
10 ppm |
0.17 ppm |
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Nitrite |
1 ppm |
< 0.05 ppm |
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Total Nitrate and Nitrite |
10 ppm |
0.17 ppm |
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Selenium |
50 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
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Thallium |
2 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
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ORGANIC CHEMICALS |
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Acrylamide |
TT |
(See Note 9) |
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Alachlor |
2 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
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Atrazine |
3 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
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Benzene |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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Benzo(a)pyrene [PAHs] |
200 ppt |
< 20 ppt |
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Carbofuran |
40 ppb |
< 0.9 ppb |
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Carbon tetrachloride |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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Chlordane |
2 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
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Chlorobenzene |
100 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
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70 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
Contaminant |
MCL |
Amount Detected |
ORGANIC CHEMICALS (CONT’D) |
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Dalapon |
200 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
Dibromochloropropane |
200 ppt |
< 20 ppt |
600 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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75 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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7 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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70 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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100 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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Dichloromethane |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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Di |
400 ppb |
< 0.6 ppb |
Di |
6 ppb |
< 0.6 ppb |
Dinoseb |
7 ppb |
< 0.2 ppb |
Dioxin |
30 ppq |
(See Note 5) |
Diquat |
20 ppb |
< 0.4 ppb |
Endothall |
100 ppb |
< 9 ppb |
Endrin |
2 ppb |
< 0.01 ppb |
Epichlorohydrin |
TT |
(See Note 10) |
Ethylbenzene |
700 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
Ethylene dibromide [EDB] |
50 ppt |
< 10 ppt |
Glyphosate |
700 ppb |
< 6 ppb |
HAA5 |
60 ppb |
(See Note 11) |
Heptachlor |
400 ppt |
< 40 ppt |
Heptachlor epoxide |
200 ppt |
< 20 ppt |
Hexachlorobenzene |
1 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene |
50 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
Lindane |
200 ppt |
< 40 ppt |
Methoxychlor |
40 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
Oxamyl [Vydate] |
200 ppb |
< 2 ppb |
Pentachlorophenol |
1 ppb |
< 0.04 ppb |
Picloram |
500 ppb |
< 0.1 ppb |
PCBs |
500 ppt |
< 100 ppt |
Simazine |
4 ppb |
< 0.07 ppb |
Styrene |
100 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
Tetrachloroethylene |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
Toluene |
1 ppm |
0.000092 ppm |
Total Organic Carbon |
TT |
(See Note 1) |
Total Trihalomethanes |
80 ppb |
(See Note 11) |
Toxaphene |
3 ppb |
< 1 ppb |
50 ppb |
< 0.2 ppb |
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70 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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200 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
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5 ppb |
< 1.6 ppb |
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Trichloroethylene |
5 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
Vinyl Chloride |
2 ppb |
< 0.5 ppb |
Xylene (Total) |
10 ppm |
< 0.0010 ppm |
Note 1 - See Table of Detected Contaminants For Description of Treatment Technique (TT).
Note 2 - Fecal Indicators Specifically applies to Ground Water Systems. MAWSS has a Surface Water System and is not applicable.
Note 3 - ADEM allows compliance with this requirement to be assumed without further analysis if the average annual concentration of gross beta particle activity is less than 50 pCi/L and if the average annual concentrations of tritium and
Note 4 - A gross alpha particle activity measurement may be substituted for the required Uranium analyses, provided that the measured gross alpha particle activity does not exceed 15 pCi/L. Gross alpha particle activity was tested for and detected at 0.96 pCi/L.
Note 5 - Based on a study conducted by ADEM with the approval of the EPA a statewide waiver for the monitoring of asbestos and dioxin was issued. Thus, monitoring for these contaminants was not required.
Note 6 - Chloramines and Bromate are
Note 7 - The Action Level (AL) for copper is 1.3 ppm at the 90th percentile. Samples were taken at 50 locations throughout the water distribution system. The concentration of copper at the 90th percentile was 0.03, which was under the Action Level.
Note 8 - The Action Level (AL) for lead is 15 ppb at the 90th percentile. Samples were taken at 50 locations throughout the water distribution system. The concentration of lead at the 90th percentile was not detectable, which was under the Action Level.
Note 9 - Acrylamide, an impurity in
Note 10 - Epichlorohydrin, an impurity of some water treatment chemicals, was not added to the drinking water.
Note 11 - See Table of Detected Contaminants For Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) analytical results.
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Contaminants Tested For, But Not Detected
MAWSS tests all primary contaminants which include microbiological contaminants, radionuclides, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals (synthetic and volatile), and disinfection
Aldicarb sulfoxide |
Hexachlorobutadiene |
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Aldrin |
Iron |
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Bromobenzene |
Isopropylbenzene |
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Bromochloromethane |
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Bromodichloromethane |
Methomyl |
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Bromoform |
Metolachlor |
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Bromomethane (Methyl bromide) |
Metribuzin |
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Butachlor |
Naphthalene |
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Carbaryl |
Nickel |
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Chlorodibromomethane |
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Chloroethane |
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Chloromethane |
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Dibromomethane |
Propachlor |
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Dicamba |
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Dieldren |
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Aldicarb |
Dichlorodifluoromethane |
Zinc |
Aldicarb sulfone |
Fluorotrichloromethane |
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Testing for Unregulated Contaminants
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4)*
Contaminant |
Units |
MRL** |
Range Detected |
Average Detected |
Germanium |
ug/L |
0.300 |
< 0.300 |
< 0.300 |
Manganese |
ug/L |
0.400 |
< 0.400 - 1.45 |
1.072 |
Alpha |
ug/L |
0.010 |
< 0.0100 |
< 0.0100 |
Chlorpyrifos |
ug/L |
0.030 |
< 0.0300 |
< 0.0300 |
Dimethipin |
ug/L |
0.200 |
< 0.200 |
< 0.200 |
Ethoprop |
ug/L |
0.030 |
< 0.0300 |
< 0.0300 |
Oxyfluorfen |
ug/L |
0.050 |
< 0.0500 |
< 0.0500 |
Profenofos |
ug/L |
0.300 |
< 0.300 |
< 0.300 |
Tebuconazole |
ug/L |
0.200 |
< 0.200 |
< 0.200 |
Total Permethrin (cis- & |
ug/L |
0.040 |
< 0.0400 |
< 0.0400 |
Tribufos |
ug/L |
0.070 |
< 0.0700 |
< 0.0700 |
ug/L |
2.000 |
< 2.00 |
< 2.00 |
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ug/L |
0.400 |
< 0.400 |
< 0.400 |
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ug/L |
0.500 |
< 0.500 |
< 0.500 |
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Butylated hydroxyanisole |
ug/L |
0.030 |
< 0.0300 |
< 0.0300 |
ug/L |
0.007 |
< 0.00700 |
< 0.00700 |
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Quinoline |
ug/L |
0.020 |
< 0.0200 |
< 0.0200 |
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) |
ug/L |
1000 |
3850 - 3930 |
3890 |
Bromide |
ug/L |
20 |
< 20.0 |
< 20.0 |
HAA5*** |
ug/L |
N/A |
22.2 - 41.5 |
32.09 |
HAA6Br |
ug/L |
N/A |
5.13 - 10.6 |
7.75 |
HAA9 |
ug/L |
N/A |
27.4 - 51.4 |
39.84 |
*EPA uses the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program to collect nationally representative data for contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water, but that do not have regulatory standards. The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) amendments require that once every five years EPA issue a new list of no more than 30 unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems (PWS’s). The fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) was published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2016. UCMR 4 requires monitoring for 30 chemical contaminants between 2018 and 2020 using analytical methods developed by EPA and consensus organizations. This monitoring is used by EPA to understand the frequency and level of occurence of unregulated contaminants in the nation’s public water systems (PWS’s) and provides a basis for future regulatory actions to protect public health.
**EPA has established UCMR 4 Minimum Reporting Levels (MRL’s) based on the capability of laboratories to perform the analytical method, not based on a level established as “significant” or “harmful”. UCMR 4 results reported at or above those MRLs should be interpreted accordingly. The detection of a UCMR 4 contaminant does not represent cause for concern, in and of itself.
***HAA5 Contaminants are included in the Detected Contaminants table and have a MCL of 60 ug/L.
Disinfectant Byproducts: Chemicals that may form when disinfectants (such as chlorine), react with plant matter and other naturally occurring materials in the water. These byproducts may pose health risks in drinking water.
Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems. These standards protect drinking water quality limiting the levels of specific contaminants that can adversely affect public health and which are known or anticipated to occur in public water supplies.
Secondary Drinking Water Standards: State enforceable standards regarding cosmetic effects (such as tooth or skin discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) of drinking water.
Giardia and Cryptosporidium – These are two types of microscopic organisms that can cause illness in humans. There are many ways to come in contact with these organisms including contaminated foods, swimming pools, recreational water, day care centers, contact with contaminated soil, nursing homes, and drinking water. MAWSS is taking steps to ensure these organisms do not pose a problem in the drinking water. The treatment plants have multiple barriers of protection such as enhanced chemical coagulation, filtration, disinfection, and careful monitoring of turbidity to ensure the optimum removal of these organisms. The water in our system is tested routinely for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Their presence in raw water is common, and we have discovered an occasional presence in raw water. We have never found Cryptosporidium and Giardia in the treated drinking water.
Board of Water and Sewer
Commissioners of the
City of Mobile, Alabama
Mr. Walter Bell, Chair
Ms. Sheri Weber, Vice Chair
Mr. Thomas Zoghby,
Ms. Barbara Drummond, Commissioner
Mr. Kenneth Nichols, Commissioner
Ms. Maria Gonzalez, Commissioner
Mr. Raymond Bell Jr., Commissioner
Mr. Bud McCrory, Director
For more information about your
water quality report, write:
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System
P.O. Box 180249
Mobile, AL
MAWSS Park Forest Plaza
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618
Telephone:
Website: www.mawss.com
Board Meeting Dates
July 12, 2021
August 2, 2021
September 13, 2021
October 4, 2021
November 1, 2021
December 6, 2021
This report is available at
www.mawss.com/waterqualityreport.pdf
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Contaminants
Mobile Area Water and Sewer
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 305850
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 17
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chlorite
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- Aluminum
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Ethylene dibromide
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Mobile Tap Water
Mobile Alabama’s tap water is clean, safe and it tastes like water from a fresh can. In addition to the great taste, there are other essential benefits of having your water in your home. For instance, most of us know that drinking tap water is terrible for our health, but we take it for granted until something goes wrong. It is straightforward for contaminants to get into our systems and contaminate our drinking water. For instance, it can come from a local plant or even a household supply, and it can easily find its way into our bodies. One method of filtration, like that used at the Mobile labs, can help take care of this problem.
There have been many debates as to whether bottled water is cleaner than the water provided by the municipal treatment facilities. Some have argued that their bottled counterparts will become as unhealthy as the water that comes straight out of the tap over time. The truth is that there is no known proven link between consuming bottled water and increasing your risk for cancer or any other illness. This is because bottled water companies do not use the same filtration techniques as the ones used to purify water for the general public. On the other hand, Mobile, Alabama’s tap water uses one of the most rigorous filtration methods available and is the best industry.
Regardless of whether you believe the debate over bottled versus tap water, one thing is clear. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but it comes down to which type of filtration system is best for you. If you want the healthiest water possible and want to make sure your family is as healthy as possible, then you should certainly consider using Mobile Alabama water purification systems. They provide the cleanest and purest water in the area. For more information, talk to your doctor or visit their website.
Mobile Drinking Water
It seems that Mobile County, Alabama, is not getting its share of the “coveted” community drinking water rights. Recently the Mobile City Council passed an ordinance that essentially guts the ability for any independent company to sell safe, good drinking water to the residents of Mobile. The Mobile City Council passed this ordinance because they wanted to protect the “confidence” in the distribution of the mobile water to the residents of Mobile. Will the citizens of Mobile now have to purchase bottled water from a contract company?
It is tough to say what the effect of this might be on the average Mobile homeowner. However, many companies warn residents in Mobile not to trust the water that their city’s treatment facility delivers. Why is this? It is hard to get a suitable contract because the mobile facilities’ water is of less than acceptable quality. In that case, anyone who is selling it to them must be doing something wrong, and they certainly aren’t going to advertise it on television or in local newspapers.
The other thing that the Mobile council did was place unnecessary restrictions on the companies that serviced the community. Now, they are only allowed to provide the water to the homes of those residents who want it. Therefore, if a resident does not like it, they have no choice but to buy bottled water, which costs more than tap water. Although the mobile council may not realize it, this is precisely what they are doing – limiting choice for the people of Mobile, AL.
Mobile Water Quality
If you are in Mobile, Alabama, and your home is currently on the water, then there is testing that you can perform. Mobile is one of the biggest cities in Alabama, and they have a primary water treatment plant. That plant uses reverse osmosis to treat the water, so it must be the cleanest possible. The problem is that most people don’t know that the water they drink or use for their clothes is contaminated at all. They assume that it’s clean.
Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for this. You can do testing at home to find out exactly what kind of quality your local water is. You can do the testing yourself, or you can have someone test it for you. Either way, it’s something that you should do for your peace of mind.
If you want to have the most accurate results, you will want to make sure that you have the right equipment. Because you are looking at water quality, you need a high-tech water purification system. The only thing that you need for this is a couple of buckets. Don’t forget to use a colander to collect the sample so that it can be tested accurately. It will cost you somewhere between ten and fifteen dollars, but in comparison to the health risks associated with poor water quality, it’s worth it.
Mobile Drinking Water Quality
Have you ever wondered why Mobile is known as one of the healthiest cities in the United States? It’s not only because of all the seafood restaurants scattered throughout the city but also because it has one of the best drinking water systems in the nation. Mobile residents can go to their city hall and get bottled drinking water delivered right to their front doors. Not only does this keep them hydrated, but it also means that they do not have to wait for a delivery truck to show up before they can drink.
It’s easy to see that having quality drinking water is essential in Mobile. That’s why you should invest in a bottle of great-tasting Mobile Alabama drinking water right now. Your family deserves the freshest and purest water that money can buy. After all, what good is a nice bottle of drinking water if you’re not using it the right way?
You don’t have to worry about the water quality because Mobile is known for having the cleanest water around. The water that comes from the city is so pure that national drinking water quality standards are not even applied. The water is typically tested for E-coli bacteria twice a week to ensure that it is safe for drinking. If you find out that it is not harmful, you can trust the drinking water from Mobile to be just as pure. If you live in Mobile and want to have the safest water for your family, you should invest in a bottle of water for yourself and everyone in your family today. Whether you’re a new resident of the Mobile area or have been a resident for many years, you’ll want to make sure that your water is kept pure and clean at all times.
Mobile Water Utility
Mobile is a large city located in the state of Alabama. Its largest city is also known as Tuscaloosa. The Mobile water utility company is one of the best city water providers, and they have many healthy testing and pumping stations throughout the city. This article will cover some information about Mobile and how it came to be involved in the industry, and why you might consider having your well there.
Water has always been a necessity for people in cities. This means that they have had to build pipes to connect to the water source and transport it to homes, businesses, and other public buildings. With this in mind, the first person who decided to explore an alternative transporting water method was Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is a booming metropolis and was the first major city to find a better way of delivering water to its citizens. Many people in Mobile settled down in nearby towns, and during the late 1800s, when railroading was first becoming popular, Mobile was one of the pioneers in this industry.
As you can see, Mobile has always been interested in having a good water system so that people can have clean drinking water and so that they can have a healthier lifestyle. Many corporations like the Mobile Alabama water utility company were built during this period, and even now, they are providing excellent services to people in the area. They offer a wide range of water services such as well drilling, video footages of underground water sources, video surveys of well and surface water quality, video analysis of flood damage, report on sewer backups, and video inspections of storm drain and stormwater run-off. They also can test wells to make sure that they are still safe to use and even have recycling programs that allow them to help the environment.
Mobile Water Supply
When hurricanes hit Mobile, they often cause flooding that could cause some damage to your home or business, so you must have a water supply line available. You will find that most major water companies in Mobile maintain multiple lines for stormwater cleanup as well as sewage treatment.
There are several mobile water damage companies in Mobile that you can contact if any damage occurs to your home or business. If you need any emergency services, you may be able to arrange an appointment with one of these companies as soon as possible. They will come out to assess the damage and then make their estimates. You can then decide whether or not you want to hire them to remove the flood water yourself or if you would instead let them do the work. If there is significant damage to your building, they may even offer to repurchase the home from you and fix any damaged areas.
Mobile is a great place to live because it has many recreation and tourism in its tourism industry. Because of this, mobile service providers will often find time to discuss price and what services are needed once you call to have a water removal performed. Since most of Mobile is surrounded by water on all sides, they know where the flooding is occurring and the best way to pump out water from damaged areas. They also know what to do in the event of massive amounts of water flooding the streets.
Mobile Water Systems
Mobile Alabama water system is a service provided by many companies for Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and other cities in Alabama. It is necessary to have a good water system for all kinds of reasons, whether you live in a small village or have a vast plantation. The quality of the water should be good enough for drinking and cooking. A well is a potable water source that can be used for bathing, laundry, watering the plants, or even cleaning the house. There are different types of water systems like gas, electric, spring, and borehole as well.
Implementing a water system is not a big deal if you have a good plumbing contractor who knows what he is doing. But if you want to avoid all the hassle of installing it yourself, you should hire one. The most important part of the entire process is the collection of water from your mainline. You have to do this without letting any drops of water go to waste. This is because they can be very harmful when spilled.
Water can be collected using several methods like a gutter, eave, gravity well, and tank. These methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and the best way to collect water is using a tank. When you have a good water system in place, you don’t have to use a truck to haul the water from one place to another. Mobile Alabama water system makes the work much easier and less tedious for the contractors and residents.
Mobile Water
This city, located in the northeast corner of Alabama, is one of the largest manufacturing hubs in the Southeast region. It is also one of the most affected areas by the recent flooding, which has resulted in tens of millions of dollars in damages. The Mississippi River is the primary source of drinking water, and all of the residents have been affected by the flooding. The Mobile area is divided into three major sections: northern, eastern, and southern.
There is a slight tilt towards the northern part of the city because of the straighter slope over the mountains that run through Mobile. The north part of the city is known for cotton production and other products used to make clothing. You can find the oldest municipal park in America and historic downtown in the eastern part of Mobile. The second-largest city in Mobile is named Bessemer, and it is where the University of Alabama is located. The third city is named Bessemer City, and it is where the University is located.
Before the flooding, Mobile was a popular destination for tourists due to the abundance of beautiful beaches and resorts. As a result of the flooding, those who could not evacuate the city have suffered financial and personal hardships, as they lost everything they had, including their homes, cars, and other possessions. Fortunately, there are plenty of firms that can help in the water damage restoration process. They are prepared to help you with your problems, starting with restoring your property to its original condition. It may take a bit of time before all of your belongings are fixed, but it will be worth the effort once everything returns to how it was before the flooding.