Is Salem, Alabama tap water safe?
3 water systems report serving Salem. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure. This list is matched from the ZIP codes in this place, so it may include nearby systems.
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Smiths Water & Sewer Authority
Serves 33,555 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 15 monitoring/reporting violations; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA, PFOS; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Russell County Water Authority
Serves 17,577 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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Beauregard Water Authority
Serves 12,684 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).