A84/100
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 39,798 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000547
Violations
13
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 2016.
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 CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
Is CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. 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 CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serve?
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves approximately 39,798 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Wetumpka.
What type of water does CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY provide?
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY 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 AL0000547.
How does CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY scores 84/100 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.