B73/100
ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,565 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001265
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 880.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
Is ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 29,565 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Alexander City.
What type of water does ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0001265.
How does ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Alabama?
ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.