SPARKLING CLEAN
ALWAYS THERE
Maintaining pristine lakes and serving award-winning drinking water to Tuscaloosa and surrounding counties
TUSCALOOSA WATER
Whether paddling on a pristine lake or hiking on 193 miles of scenic lake shoreline… a sip from a fountain or a glass from the tap, sparkling-clean Tuscaloosa Water is always there.
TUSCALOOSA WATER FACTS
Learn more about your water
Lakes
| 48.35-billion-gallon volume
| 6,485-acre surface area
| 193 miles of shoreline
Water distribution
| Over 70,000 customers in the Tuscaloosa area
| 710.3 miles of water main
Water Treatment
| 8.06 billion gallons treated per year
| 27 ADEM-certified operators
| 57 Awards of Excellence
Customer service
| 12 friendly customer service employees
| Pay your bill online, in person, or over-the-phone
RECENT NEWS
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Tuscaloosa Water Launches Lake Tuscaloosa Photo Contest
In recognition of Drinking Water Week, May 3–9, Tuscaloosa Water is inviting residents to celebrate one of the community’s most important natural resources through the Lake Tuscaloosa Photo Contest. The contest highlights Lake Tuscaloosa as the primary source of drinking water for the City and recognizes the critical role Tuscaloosa Water plays in delivering clean, […]
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- May 1, 2026
City of Tuscaloosa to Host Love our Lakes Day
Tuscaloosa Water and the City of Tuscaloosa’s Environmental Services Department invite residents to take part in Love Our Lakes Day, a lake cleanup event on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Tuscaloosa’s Rock Quarry Boat Landing. Presented by Tradesman Dock Building Company, this community-driven initiative focuses on preserving the natural beauty and health […]
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- February 26, 2026
City of Tuscaloosa Water Treatment Plants Awarded Area-Wide Optimization Program Awards
The City of Tuscaloosa’s Jerry Plott and Ed Love Water Treatment Plants have been awarded with Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Awards for outstanding commitment to excellence of operation that maximizes public health protection. These awards are given to plants and operators that have greatly exceeded the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation for […]
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- February 5, 2026