What the Anniston records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 2 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; 3 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 3 pipeline incident records shown; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Anniston
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Anniston, AL from EPA SDWIS.
Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O
No active drinking-water issues detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 56,646 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
No EPA UCMR5 PFAS detection records shown for these water systems.
Reviewed: source records as of Q1 2026
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Anniston drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
Fort Mcclellan
Army · National Guard
Suspected PFAS record
No further action after preliminary assessment/site inspection
Fort Mcclellan Brac
Army · BRAC
DoD source status: Pending
Remedial investigation underway
Estimated investigation end date: 2041-09
Impaired Water Bodies
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
City of Anniston
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Pathogens
Affected uses: Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
3
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Water Quality Monitoring
1
Water Quality Monitoring
Recent samples at 1 of 3 monitoring stations were above a drinking-water reference value used for screening. These monitoring results do not establish a public water system violation.
Air quality and emissions in Anniston
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Calhoun County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Gadsden C. College
Annual mean: 0.042 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 8.2 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
1
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
3
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Bae Systems Platforms & Services Lp
Reported: 2024
Carfair Composites Usa Inc - Anniston
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Anniston
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield Sites
2
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
1000 Fairmont Ave, Anniston
Reported: Feb 2026
1008 Glen Addie Metals, Anniston
Reported: Feb 2026
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
3
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
Formerly Used Defense Sites
2
Formerly Used Defense Sites
Formerly Used Defense Sites are properties previously owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. The FUDS program addresses environmental restoration at these properties.
Open data source: USACE FUDSMSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
1
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
Sites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
Recently updated active/intermittent sites (1)
Data from MSHA
County radon potential
1
County radon potential
Calhoun County, AL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Calhoun County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Anniston
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Minimal flood hazard — outside the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floodplains.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Pipeline Incidents
2
Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
Recent Incidents (last 5 years)
COLONIAL PIPELINE CO
Incident date: Aug 28, 2023
- Type
- Hazardous Liquid
- Cause
- EQUIPMENT FAILURE
- Released
- REFINED AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCT (NON-HVL) WHICH IS A LIQUID AT AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Property damage: $160,000
COLONIAL PIPELINE CO
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
- Type
- Hazardous Liquid
- Cause
- CORROSION FAILURE
- Released
- REFINED AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCT (NON-HVL) WHICH IS A LIQUID AT AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Property damage: $15,000
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Calhoun County, AlabamaPop. 115,788
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 13,197
- State
- 11,416
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 20.8%
- State
- 17.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 4.5
- State
- 3.9
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.7
- State
- 5.9
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 20.8%
- State
- 17.9%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 38.9%
- State
- 40.6%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 9.7
- State
- 9.3
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 12.0%
- State
- 13.3%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 71.7
- State
- 73.7
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 13,197 | 11,416 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 20.8% | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.7 | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 20.8% | 17.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 40.6% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.7 | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 13.3% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 71.7 | 73.7 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Anniston, Alabama
Has PFAS been found in the water in Anniston, Alabama?
This report does not have PFAS sample results for the candidate water systems in Anniston.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Anniston, Alabama?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 1 violation for Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Anniston, Alabama?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Anniston.
The monitoring station at Gadsden C. College recorded an annual average of 0.042 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Gadsden C. College recorded an annual average of 8.2 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Anniston, Alabama?
The radon data for Anniston covers Calhoun County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Anniston, Alabama?
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Abandoned Foundry; Former Anchor Metals; Former Chalk Line Mill Property.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
What is the life expectancy in Anniston, Alabama?
The county data for Anniston reports a life expectancy of 71.7 years in Calhoun County, Alabama.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Anniston, Alabama?
The county data for Anniston reports 13,197 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, Alabama. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Anniston, Alabama?
The county data for Anniston lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.7 micrograms per cubic meter in Calhoun County, Alabama.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near Anniston, Alabama?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Colonial Pipeline Co near Anniston on Aug 28, 2023. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Colonial Pipeline Co near Anniston on Jun 2, 2015. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Colonial Pipeline Co near Anniston on Jul 16, 2025. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.