What the Chelsea records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 2 candidate water systems shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 2 pipeline incident records shown; No RMP facility records returned in this report (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Chelsea
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 Chelsea, AL from EPA SDWIS.
Shelby County Commission-Water Services
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 40,101 people
Columbiana, the Ww Board of the Town of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 12,903 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Mar 2024 to Dec 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
15 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Mar 2024 to Dec 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0277 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-03 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0261 | 0.0040 | 2024-06-03 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0242 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-02 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0239 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-03 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0225 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-02 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0225 | 0.0040 | 2024-06-03 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0178 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-04 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0141 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-04 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0108 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-02 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0105 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-03 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0082 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-15 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0067 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-04 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0050 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-02 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0050 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-03 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0041 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-15 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Chelsea drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
Impaired Water Bodies
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
No NPDES-permitted facility records with current violation flags surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 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.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Chelsea
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
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EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Shelby County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 40-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 40 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
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Birmingham
PM2.5 · PM-2.5 (1997 Standard)
Classification: Former Subpart 1
Original designation: Apr 2005
Current design value: 9.6 µg/m³ (2023-2025)
Historical designations under the revoked 1997 ozone standard
These records describe historical designations. EPA revoked the 1997 ozone standard on April 6, 2015.
Birmingham Area
Historical standard: 0.08 ppm (8-hour)
Historical designation: Maintenance · Former Subpart 1
Original designation: Jun 2004
Open data source: EPA final revocation ruleContinuing requirements have not been verified for this area.
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Arkadelphia/near Road — Birmingham, Alabama
Annual mean: 0.2 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 24.9 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 9.2 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Includes measurements flagged for exceptional events.
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Chelsea
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Underground Storage Tanks
1
Underground Storage Tanks
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
2
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.
No records shown in this group.
Reviewed: status dates within last 5 years
Data from MSHA
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Shelby County, AL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Shelby County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 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 Chelsea
FEMA Flood Zones
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FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
No EPA ECHO RMP facility records with a usable location matched this city report.
Pipeline Incidents
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Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Shelby County, AlabamaPop. 230,115
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 6,593
- State
- 11,416
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 12.8%
- State
- 17.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.1
- State
- 3.9
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 4.9
- State
- 5.9
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 12.7%
- State
- 17.9%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 33.3%
- State
- 40.6%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 10.6
- State
- 9.3
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 8.9%
- State
- 13.3%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 79.6
- State
- 73.7
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 6,593 | 11,416 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 12.8% | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.9 | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 12.7% | 17.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 40.6% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 10.6 | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.9% | 13.3% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 79.6 | 73.7 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Chelsea, Alabama
Has PFAS been found in the water in Chelsea, Alabama?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Shelby County Commission-Water Services. Results dated Mar 4, 2024 to Dec 2, 2024 include PFBS at 0.0417 to 0.1135 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0257 to 0.0476 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Chelsea, Alabama?
The EPA drinking water records available here list no violations for Shelby County Commission-Water Services.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 2 violations for the Town of Columbiana, the Ww Board of the.
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 Chelsea, Alabama?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Chelsea.
The monitoring station at Arkadelphia/Near Road, Birmingham, Alabama recorded an annual average of 0.2 Parts per million for carbon monoxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Arkadelphia/Near Road, Birmingham, Alabama recorded an annual average of 24.9 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Arkadelphia/Near Road, Birmingham, Alabama recorded an annual average of 9.2 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 Chelsea, Alabama?
The radon data for Chelsea covers Shelby County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Chelsea, Alabama?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Chelsea, Alabama?
The county data for Chelsea reports a life expectancy of 79.6 years in Shelby 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 Chelsea, Alabama?
The county data for Chelsea reports 6,593 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Shelby 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 Chelsea, Alabama?
The county data for Chelsea lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 10.6 micrograms per cubic meter in Shelby 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 Chelsea, Alabama?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Alabama Gas Corporation near Chelsea on Jan 1, 2011. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Plantation Pipe Line Co near Chelsea on Aug 21, 2014. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.