PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in Alabama Well Water

EPA Data 2025 · Risk Level: Moderate

Avg Level

3.062 ppt

EPA Limit

4 ppt

% Above Limit

11.4%

Risk Level

moderate

Live DataLast updated: April 4, 2026·Source: EPA SDWIS & USGS

Water Quality Details

Contaminant	PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Category	chemical
Average Level	3.062 ppt
Maximum Level	11.904 ppt
EPA Limit (MCL)	4 ppt
% Wells Above Limit	11.4%
Affected Wells	82,080
Testing Cost	$147
Treatment Cost	$3,091
vs National Avg	+1.044 ppt (+51.7%)

Alabama Well Water Overview

Well Users

720,000

% on Well Water

12.1%

Quality Score

68/100

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#1Oklahoma18.4% above limit #2Louisiana17.1% above limit #3New Mexico14.6% above limit #4West Virginia14.3% above limit #5South Dakota14.1% above limit

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EPA SDWIS & USGS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pfas (forever chemicals) a problem in Alabama well water?

In Alabama, pfas (forever chemicals) levels average 3.062 ppt, with a maximum recorded level of 11.904 ppt. The EPA limit is 4 ppt. Currently 11.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 82,080 wells.

How much does it cost to test for pfas (forever chemicals) in Alabama?

Testing for pfas (forever chemicals) in Alabama typically costs around $147. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for pfas (forever chemicals) cost approximately $3,091.

What is the risk level of pfas (forever chemicals) in Alabama well water?

The risk level for pfas (forever chemicals) in Alabama is rated as moderate. The state average of 3.062 ppt is 51.7% above the national average of 2.018 ppt.

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