B63/100
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,596 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000824
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2008.
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 ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF
Is ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of B (63/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF serve?
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 40,596 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Athens.
What type of water does ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF provide?
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF 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 AL0000824.
How does ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF scores 63/100 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.