A91/100
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,013 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0000189
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
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 CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Is CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serve?
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 11,013 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Piedmont.
What type of water does CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY provide?
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000189.
How does CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY scores 91/100 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.