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AUBURN WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 65,313 people · Alabama

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000804
Violations
67

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 AUBURN WATER WORKS

Is AUBURN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

AUBURN WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 67 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has AUBURN WATER WORKS detected?

69 contaminants were tested in AUBURN WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does AUBURN WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, AUBURN WATER WORKS has 67 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does AUBURN WATER WORKS serve?

AUBURN WATER WORKS serves approximately 65,313 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Auburn.

What type of water does AUBURN WATER WORKS provide?

AUBURN WATER WORKS 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 AL0000804.

How does AUBURN WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Alabama?

AUBURN WATER WORKS scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Auburn