Is Dothan tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Dothan'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
6.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Dothan

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Dothan

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Dothan
Alabama

363,013,630,336,305 · Groundwater

Dothan Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 71,072 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Dothan draw from Groundwater infrastructure managed by Dothan Utilities. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
6.5 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Dothan tap water is sourced from Groundwater and treated by Dothan Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Dothan Water FAQ

Is Dothan AL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Dothan 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 Dothan AL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Dothan uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.3 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Dothan AL water and what is the TDS level?
Dothan water hardness is 6.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 260 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Dothan AL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Dothan drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Dothan?
Based on Dothan's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Dothan has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Dothan Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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