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Prattville Tap Water Quality Report

Prattville's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

1 other system serving parts of Prattville reports results above guidelines โ€” check which system bills you. AUTAUGA CO WATER AUTHORITY (1 above guidelines)

Other systems listed for Prattville with results above guidelines: TRI COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM (3 above guidelines)

Water system

PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF)

1 other system also serves parts of Prattville. 1 other system is listed for Prattville. See their figures

People Served

45,444

Health-based violations since 2020

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PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF). EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).

Latest sample on file

Jun 2024 ยท PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF)

Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).

Is Prattville 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. Prattville's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.

PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF), Prattville's water system, serves 45,444 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Prattville. 1 other system is listed for Prattville. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF)'s. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for PRATTVILLE (WATER WORKS BOARD OF) is from Jun 2024.

Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Alabama

Prattville Water Service Areas

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Page 1 of the Worcester sample report: the one-sentence headline and the triage section.

What these numbers actually mean for Prattville, AL

We read Prattville, ALโ€™s published record and send you a short report โ€” which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.

  • 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
  • 161 results on file
  • 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Prattville

Based on Prattville's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
3MRO401 3MRO401

Solventum Purification Inc.

3MRO401

(35 reviews)
679.95

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

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:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI)
+10 more

Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL
3MRO301 3MRO301

Solventum Purification Inc.

3MRO301

(13 reviews)
586.95

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

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:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI)
+10 more

Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity

Best Value
EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEST BUDGET
Culligan ZeroWater

Culligan

ZeroWater

24.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53
NSF-401
NSF-372

Flow Rate

1.9 gpm

Daily Production

1 gpd

Highlights:

  • Compact design
  • Easy to set up
  • Affordable
  • NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified

Removes 19 contaminants:

Nitrate, Copper, Zinc, Barium, Sulfate
+14 more

Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium

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Best Value
EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEST BUDGET
Santevia Bath Filter

Santevia

Bath Filter

19.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53

Flow Rate

0.36 gpm

Highlights:

  • Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
  • Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
  • The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with โ€œnormalโ€ faster faucet flow

Removes 1 contaminants:

Chlorine
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Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing

With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 8 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.

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Advanced Home Water Test

SimpleLab

Advanced Home Water Test

$269

Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.

(209 reviews)
7-10 days
116+ tested
EPA Certified
Tests 200+ contaminants
EPA-certified laboratory
Easy mail-in sample collection
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PFAS Forever Chemicals Test

Tap Score

PFAS Forever Chemicals Test

$339.95

Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.

(24 reviews)
7-10 days
14+ tested
EPA Certified
Tests for 26 PFAS compounds
Detects down to EPA's 4 ppt limit
Critical for high-risk areas
Order Test Kit
Advanced Microplastics Test

Tap Score

Advanced Microplastics Test

$829

Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.

(30 reviews)
10-14 days
43+ tested
Advanced detection technology
Comprehensive particle analysis
Emerging contaminant testing
Order Test Kit
EPA-Certified Labs
7-10 Day Results
Easy Mail-In Collection
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With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.

What Prattville's water readings can explain

Utility-reported data for Prattville includes a chlorine-based disinfectant โ€” the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Prattville, 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 Prattville? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Autauga County well water testing and USGS risk data โ€” modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.

Water softener cost and installation in Prattville

Prattville's tap water measures 1.3 grains per gallon (22.1 mg/L) โ€” soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.

Water softener cost for 1.3 gpg water in Prattville โ€” 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 โ€” equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Alabama as a whole, read water softener cost in Alabama โ€” priced against the plumber wage published for the state.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prattville Tap Water

Prattville's water has 3 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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