Is Mobile tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Mobile's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
2.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Mobile

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Mobile

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Mobile
Alabama

366,013,660,236,603 · Tombigbee River

Water Quality in Mobile, AL (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 187,041 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Mobile draw from Tombigbee River infrastructure managed by Mobile Area Water and Sewer System. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
2.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Mobile's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Mobile tap water is sourced from Tombigbee River and treated by Mobile Area Water and Sewer System. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Mobile Water FAQ

Is Mobile AL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Mobile tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Mobile AL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Mobile uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.6 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Mobile AL water and what is the TDS level?
Mobile water hardness is 2.8 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 100 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Mobile AL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Mobile drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Mobile?
Based on Mobile's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Mobile has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

BirminghamAlabama — 82/100MontgomeryAlabama — 82/100HuntsvilleAlabama — 82/100TuscaloosaAlabama — 82/100HooverAlabama — 82/100DothanAlabama — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Mobile Area Water and Sewer System CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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