D31/100
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,037 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0001358
Violations
65
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN
Is CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN water safe to drink?
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN water receives a grade of D (31/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 65 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN has 65 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN serve?
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN serves approximately 2,037 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Chatom.
What type of water does CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN provide?
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0001358.
How does CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN compare to other utilities in Alabama?
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN scores 31/100 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.