B70/100
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,270 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0000805
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.88 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY
Is BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY detected?
32 contaminants were tested in BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY serve?
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 12,270 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Opelika.
What type of water does BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY provide?
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000805.
How does BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY scores 70/100 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.