Chatom Tap Water Quality Report
Chatom's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
People Served
2,037
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2022 · CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Chatom Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Chatom's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD, Chatom's water system, serves 2,037 people. 2 other systems also serve parts of Chatom. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD is from May 2022.
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Chatom Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Chatom, AL
We read Chatom, AL’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 6 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 155 results on file
- 18 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Chatom's water
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
PWSID AL0001784
Fluoride was detected in 20.0% of WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's samples (median below the detection limit).
CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD
PWSID AL0001358
Fluoride was detected in 25.0% of CHATOM UTILITIES BOARD's samples (median below the detection limit).
HOBSON WATER SYSTEM
PWSID AL0001361
No fluoride level in our data for HOBSON WATER SYSTEM. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for Chatom
Based on Chatom's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
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What Chatom's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Chatom includes manganese and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Chatom, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Chatom? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Washington County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Chatom
Chatom's tap water measures 4.0 grains per gallon (69.1 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 4.0 gpg water in Chatom — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Alabama as a whole, read water softener cost in Alabama — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chatom Tap Water
Chatom's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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