Is Huntsville tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Huntsville'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
4 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Huntsville

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Huntsville

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Huntsville
Alabama

358,013,580,235,803 · Wheeler Reservoir

Is Huntsville Tap Water Safe? Full Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 190,582 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Huntsville, Alabama is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
4 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

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

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Huntsville Water FAQ

Is Huntsville AL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville AL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Huntsville uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 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 Huntsville AL water and what is the TDS level?
Huntsville water hardness is 4.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 125 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Huntsville AL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Huntsville drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Huntsville?
Based on Huntsville's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Huntsville has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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

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Data Sources

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

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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