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BESSEMER WATER SERVICE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 86,091 people · Alabama

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000737
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
440.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 BESSEMER WATER SERVICE

Is BESSEMER WATER SERVICE water safe to drink?

BESSEMER WATER SERVICE water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BESSEMER WATER SERVICE detected?

76 contaminants were tested in BESSEMER WATER SERVICE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BESSEMER WATER SERVICE have any EPA violations?

Yes, BESSEMER WATER SERVICE has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does BESSEMER WATER SERVICE serve?

BESSEMER WATER SERVICE serves approximately 86,091 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Bessemer.

What type of water does BESSEMER WATER SERVICE provide?

BESSEMER WATER SERVICE sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0000737.

How does BESSEMER WATER SERVICE compare to other utilities in Alabama?

BESSEMER WATER SERVICE scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Bessemer