New Report Ranks Alabama Worst In The USA

Alabama takes it on the chin in many lists of states that perform the best (or worst) in multiple categories.

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This report is truly worth being concerned about for residents of our state.

All of life exists because of this one key ingredient.

WATER

According to a new report from the experts at J.D. Power, the state of Alabama is ranked No. 1 for the worst quality tap water.

Yes, the worst tap water in America. Hard to understand when other states have had serious water issues for years and years. States like Michigan, California and Mississippi.

What determines the quality of tap water for this report?

According to the team at J.D. Power, they looked at feedback from customers of water companies in specific regard to the water quality, reliability and a multitude of other key factors.

Which states have the highest quality tap water?

The Top 5 look like this:

5. KANSAS

4. OREGON

3. NEW YORK (Uh, really?)

2. WASHINGTON (State)

1. KENTUCKY

Yes, the bluegrass state has the highest quality tap water in America.

Now, the Top 5 worst quality tap water states:

5. TEXAS

4. NEW MEXICO

3. OKLAHOMA

2. MARYLAND

1. ALABAMA

That's right, Alabama has the worst water in the USA, and only achieved a score of 701, out of a possible score of 1,000.

J.D. Power and the team of experts reports that Alabama was the only state to struggle in every category that was evaluated.

Water quality has been a much-talked about topic in the last several years in the USA. How safe are the chemicals that are infused into our drinking water? That is a question that needs to be answered.

In addition, water companies in Alabama need to address this report and let residents know how they plan to change the water quality issues.