The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants you to know: In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amounts of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
Click for PDF: City of Pell City Water Works – 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
How to Improve Discolored Water Conditions:
In order to improve discolored water problems, slowly flow water through the water pipes in the house. This can best be accomplished by turning on a faucet and flow approximately 16 ounces per minute through the faucet. This flow rate can be determined by adjusting the faucet until a 16 ounce cup is filled in 60 seconds. When this process is first begun, turn a faucet on as far away from the meter as possible and leave this faucet on for 48 hours. If the discolored water remains, continue flowing water. If there is discolored water in other areas of the home, flow water in faucets in those affected areas for another 48 hours. After sufficient flowing (possibly days or a week), the water discoloration should be resolved. If after a week of proper flowing discolored water is still present, please contact the water department for further investigation.