Is Auburn tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Auburn'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
3 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Auburn

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Auburn

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Auburn
Alabama

368,303,683,136,832 · Groundwater

Auburn Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 76,143 residents
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82
Purity Score

This report analyzes Auburn's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to AL water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Auburn tap water is sourced from Groundwater and treated by Auburn Water Works Board. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Auburn Water FAQ

Is Auburn AL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Auburn 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 Auburn AL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Auburn uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 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 Auburn AL water and what is the TDS level?
Auburn water hardness is 3.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 135 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Auburn AL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Auburn drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Auburn?
Based on Auburn's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Auburn 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 — 82/100MobileAlabama — 82/100HooverAlabama — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Auburn Water Works Board CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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